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C-760 Ultra Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL

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DIGITAL CAMERA

C-760 Ultra Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information contained in this manual.

For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-760 Ultra Zoom Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

For customers in Europe “CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.

Trademarks • • • •

IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. • The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

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Composition of the manual

Contents

P.4

Names of parts

P.10

Getting started

P.17

1

Using the menus

P.32

2

Shooting basics

P.43

3

Flash

P.56

4

Advanced shooting

P.64

5

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

P.95

6

For playing back and editing pictures

Playback

P.112

7

Settings that make the camera easier to operate.

Useful functions

P.134

8

Print setting

P.157

9

Direct printing

P.168

10

Miscellaneous

P.185

11

Specifications

P.206

Glossary of terms

P.208

Index

P.211

Introduction of the camera’s functions Basic Photography

Advanced Photography To get that particular shot using various effects or for fine-tuning the settings.

Printing pictures

Troubleshooting and other information

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Contents Composition of the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Viewfinder and monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Memory gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Battery check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

1 Getting started

17

Attaching the strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Battery/card basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Card basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Inserting and removing the battery and card. . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using an AC adapter (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Startup/Shutdown screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 If the card is not recognized (card check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Selecting a language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Adjusting the viewfinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Holding the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2 Using the menus

32

About the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 How to use the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Shortcut menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

3 Shooting basics

43

Shooting modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Using the Focus Lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Subjects that are difficult to focus on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Using the optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

4 Flash

56

Flash shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Using the slow synchronization flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Flash intensity control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

5 Advanced shooting

64

A/S/M mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Aperture priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Shutter priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Manual shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Using My Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Focusing applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 AF MODE – Changing the focus range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 FULLTIME AF – A reliable time-saving way to focus . . . . 70 AF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target mark . . . 71 AF LOCK – Locking the focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Spot metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 MULTI METERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 AE LOCK – Locking the exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Super macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Self-timer shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Sequential shooting . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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Sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting . . . . 84 Auto bracketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Self-portrait shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 PANORAMA - Panorama shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Recording sound with still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Recording sound with movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure

95

Record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 3:2 Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 ENLARGE SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Selecting a record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 ISO sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Exposure compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Auto white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Preset white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 One-touch white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 White balance adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 SHARPNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 CONTRAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 SATURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 NOISE REDUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Histogram display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

7 Playback

112

Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 QUICK VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

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Selecting the number of pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Viewing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Editing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 INDEX - Creating an index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 EDIT - Editing a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Playback on TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Picture rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Recording sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Resizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Protecting pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 SWITCH FRAME – Playing back only protected pictures . . . 131 Erasing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

8 Useful functions

134

ALL RESET - Saving the camera’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 CUSTOM BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Setting the custom button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Using the custom button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 SHORT CUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Setting the shortcut menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Using the shortcut menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 MY MODE SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 CARD SETUP – Formatting cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Monitor/viewfinder brightness adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 148 REC VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 SLEEP - Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 POWER ON/OFF SETUP – Power on/off display setting . . . 151

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SCREEN SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 FILE NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 PIXEL MAPPING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Measurement units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 VIDEO OUT – Video output selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

9 Print setting

157

How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 All-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Single-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Resetting print reservation data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

10 Direct printing

168

Using the direct printing function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Connecting the camera to a printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Printing pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Easy printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 PRINT mode/MULTI PRINT mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 ALL PRINT mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Trim the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Exiting direct printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 If an error code is displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

11 Miscellaneous

185

Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 List of menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 List of factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Modes and Shooting Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Camera maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Indications used in this manual

Note

Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided. Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera. Reference pages describing details or associated information.

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Names of parts Camera Zoom lever (W/T•GU) gP.54, 114, 115 Shutter button gP.47 Mode dial gP.43

Flash gP.56

Self-timer lamp gP.83 Strap eyelet gP.17 Microphone gP.93, 94, 126

Lens

DC-IN jack gP.23 USB connector gP.169 A/V OUT jack (MONO) gP.124 Connector cover gP.23, 124, 169

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Names of parts

Viewfinder gP.12, 30, 47, 148 Diopter adjustment dial gP.30 AE Lock/Custom button (x) gP.72, 77, 79, 136 Rotation button (y) gP.125 Self-timer button (Y) gP.83 Erase button (S) gP.132 Flash mode button (#) gP.56 Protect button (0) gP.130

Flash button gP.56 Card access lamp gP.47 QUICK VIEW button gP.113

Arrow pad (acbd) gP.32, 112 OK/Menu button (e) gP.32 Monitor button (f) gP.47 Power switch gP.24 Monitor gP.12, 47 Battery compartment/card cover gP.20

Tripod socket

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Names of parts

Viewfinder and monitor indications INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the Information display set to ON are shown below. g“Information display” (P.147)

Shooting modes

F2.8

00:36

SQ1 1600 1200

Still picture Item

Movie Indications

Ref. Page

1 Shooting modes

P, A, S, M, N, m, L, J, I, s, P

P.43

2 Shutter speed

15" – 1/1000

P.66

3 Aperture value

F2.8 – F8.0

P.65

4 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 Exposure differential -3.0 – +3.0 5 Battery check

e, f

P.101 P.67 P.15

6 Green lamp

P.48

7 Flash stand-by # (Lights) Camera movement # (Blinks) warning/Flash charge

P.58

& 8 Macro mode Super macro mode % Manual focus MF 9 Noise reduction O

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P.81 P.82 P.74 P.109

Names of parts

Item 10 Flash mode

Indications !, #, $, #SLOW1, HSLOW1, #SLOW2

11 Flash intensity control w -2.0 – +2.0

Ref. Page P.56 P.63

12 Drive

o, j, i, k, 7

13 Self-timer

Y

P.83

14 Sound record

R

P.93, 94, 126

P.84

15 Record mode

TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2

P.95

16 Resolution

2048 × 1536, 1280 × 960, 640 × 480 etc.

P.97

17 AF target mark

[

P.47

]

18 Number of storable 30 still pictures Time remaining 00:36 19 AE lock AE memory

B C

P.97 P.52 P.79

20 Spot metering

n

P.76

21 ISO

ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400

P.100

22 White Balance

5, 3, 1, w, x, y, V

P.102

23 White balance adjustment

B1 – B7, R1 – R7

24 Saturation

6-5 – +5

P.108

25 Sharpness

N -5 – +5

P.106

26 Contrast

J -5 – +5

P.107

27 Memory gauge

a, b, c, d

P.15

P.105

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Names of parts

Playback mode 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 11

'04.02.17 15:30

'04.02.17 15:30 5:30 00:00/00:20

Still picture

Movie

Item 1 Battery check 2 Switch frame 3 Print reservation, Number of prints Movie 4 Sound record 5 Protect 6 Record mode 7 Resolution 8 Aperture value 9 Shutter speed 10 Exposure compensation 11 White balance 12 ISO 13 Date and time 14 File number, Frame number Playing time/ Total recording time

Note

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Indications e, f J < × 10 n H 9 TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 2048 × 1536, 1280 × 960, 640 × 480, 320 × 240 etc. F2.8 – F8.0 15" – 1/1000 -2.0 – +2.0 WB AUTO, 5, 3, 1, w, x, y, V ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400 ’04.02.17 15:30 FILE : 100 – 0030, 30 00:00/00:20

Ref. Page P.15 P.131 P.159 P.118 P.93 P.130 P.95 P.97 P.65 P.66 P.101 P.102 P.100 P.28

P.153

• The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected and displayed from the index display are different from those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function.

Names of parts

Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status. The indication is not displayed during movie recording.

Battery check F2.8

SQ1 1600 1200 Memory gauge

a

Shoot

Before shooting (Gauge is off)

b

c

Shoot

One picture taken (Lit)

Two or more taken (Lit)

Shoot Wait

d

No more pictures can be taken (Fully lit) Wait until the gauge returns to the status on the left to take the next shot.

Battery check If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera is in use.

e Lights (green) (Goes off after a while) Remaining power level: high

f Blinks (red) Remaining power level: low Charge the battery.

BATTERY EMPTY is displayed. Remaining power level: exhausted Charge the battery.

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How to use this manual Set the mode dial to any of the marks shown here. Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on operating procedures, see “How to use the menus” (P.33).

This represents the arrow pad. Only arrows applicable to the operation are shown.

This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual.

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1 Getting started Attaching the strap 1

Pass the lens cap string through the hole in the lens cap, then pass the other end through the loop and pull tight.

2

Pull the ends of the strap out of the stopper and ring.

1 Ring

Getting started

Stopper

3

4

5

6

Thread one end of the strap (A) through the string loop (attached to the lens cap in step 1). Then thread it through the strap eyelet on the camera. Thread the end of the strap back through the ring and stopper as indicated by the arrows. Adjust the strap to the desired length. Thread the end of the strap again through the stopper as indicated by the arrow. Pull the strap through the stopper (B) to make sure it is fastened securely.

A

Strap eyelet

B

Attach the strap to the other eyelet following steps 3 to 5.

Note

• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage. • Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.

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Battery/card basics Charging the battery

1

This camera uses an Olympus lithium-ion battery (LI-10B). Other types of batteries cannot be used. The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to use the specified battery charger (LI-10C) to charge the battery before use. For more information, read the manual supplied with the battery charger.

Getting started

1

Connect the power cord to the power connector on the battery charger.

2

Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.

AC wall outlet

3

Insert the battery into the battery charger while aligning the + - marks on both the battery and battery charger. • The charging indicator lights red and charging begins. • When charging is complete, the indicator lights green.

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Lithium-ion battery (LI-10B) Battery polarity

Charging indicator

Connection terminals

Battery/card basics

Note

Card basics “Card” in this manual refers to the xD-Picture Card. The camera uses the card to record pictures. The card corresponds to normal camera film for recording the pictures you have taken. Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a PC. Index area You can write down the card’s contents. Contact area Comes into contact with the camera’s signal read contacts. Compatible cards • xD-Picture Card (16 to 512 MB)

Note

• This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera. g“CARD SETUP – Formatting cards” (P.145)

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1 Getting started

• Charging of the battery usually takes 2 hours. Charging may be completed quickly depending on how much battery power remains. • Do not use a battery charger other than the specified battery charger. • If the charging indicator blinks red, this may indicate that the battery is not properly attached or that the battery has malfunctioned. • Charging of the battery may cause noise on a television or radio sharing the same wall outlet; however, this is not a malfunction. If this should happen, plug the battery charger into a separate wall outlet. • The battery may become hot during charging; however, this does not indicate a malfunction. • This battery charger is guaranteed to operate within an ambient temperature range of 0°C to 40°C. To ensure maximum performance of the battery charger, however, you are recommended to use it between 10°C and 30°C. • When using the battery charger in a foreign country, be sure to use a travel converter that matches the wall outlet in the area the camera is being used. Please consult a travel agency for more information on travel converters.

Battery/card basics

Inserting and removing the battery and card

1

Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The viewfinder is off. • The lens is not extended.

1

2

Getting started

Slide the battery compartment/card cover in the direction of A, then lift in the direction of B. • Use the ball of your finger to slide the cover. Do not use your fingernail as this could result in injury.

3

B A

Loading the battery Align the battery as shown and insert it into the battery compartment until the battery is locked in position with the battery lock knob. Battery lock knob

Removing the battery Slide the knob in the direction of the arrow. When the battery is ejected, pull it out of the battery compartment.

Battery lock knob

Low battery warning The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the operations performed on the digital camera. If you use an exhausted battery, the camera may turn off without displaying the battery level warning (P.15).

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Battery/card basics

Note

Inserting a card Insert the card in the appropriate direction.

Notch

Contact area

• Insert the card while keeping it straight. • Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam. • If the card is not inserted all the way, data may not be written to the card.

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1 Getting started

• The life of the battery may vary according to the shooting conditions, etc. • The amount of power consumed by the camera varies considerably depending on shooting conditions, etc. • Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This discourages the power to last longer. • When the monitor is turned on. • When the monitor is in the playback mode for an extended period of time. • Repeated zoom adjustments. • Repeated auto-focus by depressing the shutter button halfway. • When the FULLTIME AF mode is turned on. • When connected to a computer or printer. • If the camera is left for about 3 hours with the battery removed, some of the internal settings may revert to the factory default settings.

Battery/card basics

Removing the card Push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly. • The card is ejected a short way and then stops. Hold the card straight and pull it out.

1 Getting started

4

Close the battery compartment/card cover in direction C and then slide it in the direction shown D.

C

D

Notes for removing the card Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.

Note

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• Do not press on the card with hard or pointed items such as ballpoint pens. • Never open the battery compartment/card cover, or remove the card or the battery while the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy the data stored on the card. Once destroyed, data cannot be restored. • Do not place a sticker or label on the card as this could prevent the card from being ejected.

Using an AC adapter (optional) An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter. Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the camera is being used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for details.

Power plug

Connection cord plug AC adapter

DC-IN jack (black) Connector cover

Note

1 Getting started

AC wall outlet

• If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the image data may be lost or damaged. It is recommended you use the AC adapter when connected to a computer or printer. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is connected to a computer or printer. • Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could affect the camera’s internal settings or functions. • When using an AC adapter, power is supplied to the camera by the AC adapter even if the battery is loaded in the camera. The AC adapter does not charge the battery in the camera.

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Power on/off

1

1

Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap.

2

Press the power switch.

Mode dial

Getting started

• The power turns on and the lens extends when the mode dial is set to any mode other than q. The monitor turns on. • When the mode dial is set to q, the camera turns on in the playback mode and the monitor turns on.

3

To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. TIPS • To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation after about 3 minutes of nonoperation. The camera activates again as soon as you operate the shutter button or zoom lever. The sleep time interval can be set in any shooting mode (except q). g“SLEEP - Sleep Timer” (P.150)

Note

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• If the camera is subjected to strong vibrations or shocks while it is turned on, the camera may immediately turn off and reset the date and other settings.

Power on/off

Startup/Shutdown screen This image is displayed on the monitor each time the camera is turned on or off. You can also use your favorite image (P.151).

1 If the card is not recognized (card check) When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed. Monitor indication

q NO CARD CARD%SEtUP POWER%OFF FORMAt SELECt

GO FORMAt

CAUtION ERASING%ALL YES NO SELECt

GO

Corrective action There is no card in the camera or the card is not inserted properly. → Insert a card. If a card is already inserted, remove it and insert it again correctly. The card cannot record, play back or erase pictures. Format the card or replace it with a new one. → Press ac to select POWER OFF, then press e. Replace the card with a new one. → Format the card. Press ac to select I FORMAT, then press e to display the confirmation screen. Select YES and press e. Formatting starts. If the card was successfully formatted, the camera is ready to take pictures.

All data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted. Note

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Getting started

Startup/Shutdown screen (Factory default setting)

Selecting a language You can select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available language vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera.

1

1

Set the mode dial to P and press the power switch to turn the camera on.

Power switch Mode dial

Getting started

Arrow pad

2

OK button

Press e. • The top menu is displayed.

3

Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.

4

Press ac to select the SETUP tab, then press d.

ESP MODE MENU

SETUP tab

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SEtUP CARD PIC CAM

Top menu

ALL RESEt

ON ENGLISH

PW ON/OFF SEtUP

1

REC VIEW SLEEP

ON 3 MIN

5

Press ac to select W, then press d. • The green frame moves to the selected item.

6

SEtUP CARD PIC CAM

Selecting a language

ALL RESEt

ON ENGLISH

PW ON/OFF SEtUP

1

REC VIEW SLEEP

Press ac to select a language, then press e.

1

Press e again to exit the menu.

Getting started

ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUtSCH ESPAÑOL SELECt

7 8

ON 3 MIN

GO

Power switch

To turn the camera off, press the power switch.

e button

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Setting the date and time 1

Set the mode dial to P and press the power switch to turn the camera on.

Power switch Mode dial

1 OK button

2

Press e. • The top menu is displayed.

3

Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU.

4

Press ac to select the SETUP tab, then press d.

ESP MODE MENU

SETUP tab

5

Press ac to select X, then press d. • The green frame moves to the selected item.

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SEtUP CARD PIC CAM

Top menu

SEtUP CARD PIC CAM

Getting started

Arrow pad

ALL RESEt

ON ENGLISH

PW ON/OFF SEtUP

1

REC VIEW SLEEP

ON 3 MIN

MY MODE SEtUP FILE NAME

RESEt

PIXEL MAPPING '04.01.01 00.00

Setting the date and time

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Press ac to select one of the following date formats: Y-M-D (Year/Month/Day), M-D-Y (Month/ Day/Year), D-M-Y (Day/Month/Year). Then press d. • Move to the year setting. • The following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.

SEt

D

GO

1

Press ac to set the year, then press d to move to the month setting. • To move back to the previous setting, press b. • The first two digits of the year are fixed.

8

SELECt

M

Getting started

7

2004 Y

2004 20

SELECt

SEt

GO

Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set. • The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. Consequently, 2 p.m. is displayed as 14:00.

9

Press e.

Power switch

• For a more accurate setting, press e when the time signal hits 00 seconds.

10 To turn the camera off, press the power switch.

e button

Note

• The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without the battery for approximately one day. The settings will be canceled more quickly if the battery was only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct.

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Adjusting the viewfinder To make the camera easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person using the camera.

1

Set the mode dial to h and press the power switch.

Power switch Mode dial

• The camera and the monitor turn on.

1 2

Press f.

Getting started

• The monitor turns off and the viewfinder turns on. f button

3

While looking through the viewfinder, slowly turn the diopter adjustment dial.

Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial

4

Turn the dial until the AF target mark can be seen clearly.

2048*1536 AF target mark

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Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is higher than the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. Horizontal grip

Vertical grip

1 Getting started

Top view Do not hold this part of the lens.

Note

• Clear pictures cannot be obtained if the camera moves as the shutter button is pressed. Hold the camera correctly, and press the shutter button gently.

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2 Using the menus About the menus When you turn on the camera and press e, the top menu is displayed on the monitor. The functions of this camera are set from the menus. This chapter explains how the menus work, using the P mode screens. The top menu is displayed.

Top menu

Press e.

Using the menus

ESP MODE MENU

Use the arrow pad to select a menu.

MODE MENU • Lets you access the menu selections to set the ISO, sharpness, etc. • Categorizes the settings into 4 tabs. • Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items. • There is no mode menu in h mode.

SEt CARD PIC CAMERA

SHORTCUT MENUS • Take you directly to the setting screens. • Display operational buttons at the bottom of the screen. • The functions registered in the shortcut menus can also be accessed from the MODE MENU. • The shortcut menus can be replaced in modes other than hnq. g“Setting the shortcut menu” (P.140)

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ESP OFF DRIVE ISO A/S/M

Tab

SEt CARD PIC CAMERA

2

ESP

ESP OFF

DRIVE ISO A/S/M

AUtO

How to use the menus 1 Press e to display the top menu. Press d.

a tab, then press d.

CAMERA tab

d

ESP MODE MENU

SEt CARD PIC CAMERA

Top menu

2 Press ac to select

ESP

ESP OFF

ISO

AUtO

A/S/M

SEt CARD PICtURE CAM

HQ WB

AUtO

CONtRASt

a

CARD tab SEt CARD PIC CAM

2

Press b to return to the tab selection screen.

SHARPNESS

c

CARD%SEtUP

a

c SETUP tab SEtUP CARD PIC CAM

OK/Menu button

b

ALL RESEt

ON ENGLISH

PW ON/OFF SEtUP

1

REC VIEW SLEEP

ON 3 MIN

continued overleaf.

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Using the menus

a

c

PICTURE tab

Arrow pad

d

DRIVE

How to use the menus

3 Press ac to select an

4 Press acto select a

Using the menus

SEt CARD PIC CAMERA

ESP OFF

DRIVE ISO

AUtO

A/S/M

c

a

ESP

ESP

Slider bar This is also displayed on other pages with settings.

d

OFF DRIVE ISO

AUtO

A/S/M

Note

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ESP OFF DRIVE ISO A/S/M

c

To return to select an item, press b or e. SEt CARD PIC CAMERA

The green frame moves to the selected item.

b or e

SEt CARD PIC CAMERA

2

ESP

setting. Press e to complete setting.Press e again to exit the menu and return to shooting status.

CAMERA

SEt CARD PIC CAMERA

item, then press d.

a

ESP OFF DRIVE ISO A/S/M

• Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed. • If you want to save the settings after the camera is turned off, set ALL RESET to OFF. g“ALL RESET - Saving the camera’s settings” (P.134)

Shortcut menus Shooting modes h mode

DRIVE CARD SEtUP

ijlmr p P mode ESP

n mode

DIGItAL ZOOM MODE MENU

MODE MENU WB

2

(Factory default setting)

Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), j (sequential shooting), i (high speed sequential shooting), k (AF sequential shooting) and 7 (auto bracketing).

P.84

ESP/5 Selects the metering method (ESP, 5 or MULTI).

P.76

DIGITAL ZOOM Extends telephoto capability beyond maximum optical zoom.

P.55

K Sets the image quality and resolution. Still picture : TIFF*, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Movie : SHQ, HQ, SQ

P.95

*TIFF cannot be selected when the mode dial is set to h. & Used to take pictures of a close subject.Selects OFF, & or %.

P.81

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Using the menus

DRIVE

Shortcut menus

WB Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source.

P.102

X Sets the date and time.

P.28

CARD SETUP

2

Formats a card.

Using the menus

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P.145

Shortcut menus

Playback mode Still picture

Movie MOVIE PLAY

INFO

MODE MENU

INFO

SWItCH FRAME

MODE MENU

SWItCH FRAME

2 Runs through all saved pictures one after another.

P.117

MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK

Plays back movies.

P.118

INDEX

Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames.

P.120

EDIT

Edits a movie.

P.122

INFO Displays all the shooting information on the monitor.

P.147

SWITCH FRAME Selects [ALL] to display all images or 0 to display only protected images.

P.131

TIPS • The functions registered in the shortcut menus can also be accessed from the MODE MENU. The shortcut menus can be replaced in modes other than hnq.g“Setting the shortcut menu” (P.140)

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Using the menus

m

Mode Menus The MODE MENU has 4 tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items.

CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab

2

SETUP tab

SEt CARD PIC CAMERA

Shooting modes

ESP

ESP OFF

DRIVE ISO

AUtO

A/S/M

Using the menus

CAMERA tab Selects the metering method (ESP, 5 or MULTI). Used to take pictures of a close subject. & Selects OFF, &, %. Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), j (sequential shooting), i (high speed sequential DRIVE shooting), k (AF sequential shooting) and 7 (auto bracketing). Selects the ISO sensitivity from AUTO, ISO 100, 200 and 400. Selects the shooting mode from A (Aperture priority shooting), S (Shutter A/S/M priority shooting) and M (Manual shooting). Selects a mode to be activated when r1/2/3/4 taking pictures in r mode. Adjusts the amount of light emitted by w the flash. Selects from #SLOW1 (1st curtain), HSLOW1 (1st curtain with red-eye reduction) and #SLOW2 (2nd curtain) #SLOW when the flash mode is set to #SLOW (slow synchronization). Reduces the noise that affects pictures NOISE REDUCTION during long exposures. ESP/5

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P.76 P.81

P.84

P.100

P.64

P.68 P.63

P.62

P.109

Mode Menus

DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE o

2 IN 1

FUNCTION AF AREA

INFO

u R (still pictures) R (movies)

P.55 P.70 P.69 P.87 P.88

2

P.90

Using the menus

PANORAMA

Extends the maximum optical zoom up to approximately 30× magnification. Keeps the image in focus at all times without having to press the shutter button halfway. Selects the auto focus method (iESP or SPOT). Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Combines two still pictures taken in succession and stores them as a single picture. Adds special effects to pictures (BLACK & WHITE, SEPIA, WHITE BOARD, BLACK BOARD). Changes the position of the AF target mark using the arrow pad. Selects whether to display all the information such as shutter speed and white balance, or only the minimum information. Displays a histogram showing the luminance distribution of still pictures. Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Selects whether to record sound when shooting a movie.

P.92 P.71

P.147

P.110 P.93 P.94

PICTURE tab K WB > SHARPNESS CONTRAST

Sets the image quality and resolution. Still picture: TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light source. Makes fine changes to the white balance. Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Adjusts the contrast of the image.

P.95 P.102 P.105 P.106 P.107

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Mode Menus

SATURATION CARD tab CARD SETUP

Adjusts the level of color depth without changing the tint.

P.108

Formats a card.

P.145

SETUP tab Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen W display. Sets the picture that is displayed when PW ON/OFF SETUP the power is turned on and off. Selects whether to display pictures on REC VIEW the monitor while saving them to a card. SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. Customizes settings which are activated MY MODE SETUP in the r mode. FILE NAME Changes how file names are assigned. Checks the CCD and image processing PIXEL MAPPING functions for errors. Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder s or monitor. X Sets the date and time. Sets the measurement unit (m/ft) used m/ft during manual focus. Selects NTSC or PAL according to your VIDEO OUT TV’s video signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region. Assigns frequently used functions as SHORT CUT shortcut menus. Assigns a frequently used function to the CUSTOM BUTTON camera’s custom button. Turns off the beep sound for button 8 operations and warnings. ALL RESET

2 Using the menus

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P.134 P.26 P.151 P.149 P.150 P.142 P.153 P.154 P.148 P.28 P.155 P.156 P.139 P.136 P.151

Mode Menus

PLAY tab EDIT tab CARD tab SETUP tab

SEt CARD EDIt PLAY

Playback mode

OFF

2

PLAY tab*1 P.157 P.110 P.126

EDIT tab*2 Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new file. Crops part of a picture and saves it as a P new file. *2 The EDIT tab is not displayed during movie playback. Q

P.127 P.128

CARD tab CARD SETUP

Erases all image data stored on the card or format the card.

P.133, 145

SETUP tab Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen W display. Sets the picture that is displayed when PW ON/OFF SETUP the power is turned on and off. ALL RESET

P.134 P.26 P.151

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Using the menus

Stores the necessary information on the < card to allow you to print the pictures taken. Displays a histogram showing the u luminance distribution. Adds sound to a still picture already R taken. *1 The PLAY tab is not displayed during movie playback.

Mode Menus

SCREEN SETUP s X VIDEO OUT

2

G

Using the menus

8

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Registers a stored picture for use as the picture displayed when the power is turned on and off. Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder or monitor. Sets the date and time. Selects NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. TV video signal types differ depending on the region. Selects the number of frames in the index display. Turns off the beep sound for button operations and warnings.

P.152 P.148 P.28 P.156 P.116 P.151

3 Shooting basics Shooting modes The shooting modes include modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selected, and modes where you can select the settings best suited to the shooting conditions and the effect you wish to achieve. You can change the shooting mode before and after turning the camera on. Mode dial Setting-related modes

3

Playback mode gP.112

Situationrelated modes

Situation-related modes h Full-auto shooting Allows you to take still pictures using no special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure. This is the simplest of all shooting modes. i Portrait shooting Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. This mode features an infocus subject against a blurred background. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions.

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Shooting basics

Shooting modes

Shooting modes

j Sports shooting Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without blur. Even a fast-moving subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving, enabling you to capture facial expressions and detailed activity. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. l Landscape shooting

3

Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Both the foreground and the background are in focus. Since blues and greens are vividly reproduced in this mode, it is excellent for shooting natural scenery. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. m Night Scene shooting

Shooting basics

Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. For example, if you take a picture of a street at night in h mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with the background underexposed and without details. In the Night Scene shooting mode, the true appearance of the street is captured. The camera automatically selects the optimal settings for this type of shooting condition. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure you stabilize the camera by using a tripod.

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Shooting modes

Setting-related modes P Program shooting Allows you to take still pictures. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed. Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually. p Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual shooting When the mode dial is set to p, the following items can be set with the menus. g“A/S/M mode” (P.64).

3

A Aperture priority shooting

Aperture (F-number) is decreased.

Aperture (F-number) is increased.

S Shutter priority shooting Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of effect you want. g“Shutter priority shooting” (P.66)

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Shooting basics

Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F-number), the camera will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background. Increasing the value forces the camera to focus over a wider range in the forward and backward directions, resulting in increased “depth of field”, in which both the subject and the background are in focus. g“Aperture priority shooting” (P.65)

Shooting modes

3

Setting the shutter speed higher lets you capture fastmoving action without blur. The subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving.

Setting the shutter speed lower blurs a moving subject, giving the impression of movement.

M Manual shooting

Shooting basics

Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check the exposure, refer to the exposure differential. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make the settings you need to get the type of picture you want, regardless of optimum exposure. g“Manual shooting” (P.67) r My Mode Allows you to save your favorite settings as your own personal mode and use these customized settings when taking pictures. Current settings can also be saved for retrieving by this mode. g“MY MODE SETUP” (P.142) g“Using My Mode” (P.68) n Movie record Allows you to record movies. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed automatically. Even if the subject moves during recording or the distance to the subject changes, correct focusing and exposure are maintained continuously. If R is set to ON, soud is recorded at the same time. g“Recording movies” (P.52)

Note

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• The available settings vary depending on the mode. g“Modes and Shooting Functions” (P.202)

Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the monitor or the viewfinder.

Mode dial

1

Set the mode dial to h i j l m r p P and press the power switch.

Shutter button Mode dial Flash button

g“Power on/off” (P.24) • The monitor turns on.

3 f button Power switch Card access lamp

2

Decide the composition of the picture.

F2.8

SQ1 1600 1200 AF target mark

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Shooting basics

To shoot using the viewfinder, press f to turn the viewfinder on.

Taking still pictures

3

Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus. • When the focus and exposure are locked, F2.8 the green lamp lights (focus lock). • The AF target mark moves to the focused position. • The shutter speed and aperture value automatically set by the camera are displayed (except in M mode). SQ1 1600 1200 • # blinks to warn of camera movement. #mark Press the flash button to open the Green lamp flash.(P.56) • When # lights after the flash has popped up, the flash is ready to fire. The flash fires automatically when the shutter button is pressed all the way.

3 Shooting basics

4

Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The camera takes the picture. • The card access lamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card. TIPS The subject cannot be focused on. g“If correct focus cannot be obtained” (P.50) The green lamp blinks. → You are too close to the subject. Take the picture at least 7 cm/2.8" (wide-angle) (1.2 m/3.9 ft. (telephoto)) away from the subject. If you use the super macro mode, you can take pictures as close as 3 cm/ 1.2" from the subject. (P.82) → Depending on the subject, the focus and exposure may not be locked. g“Subjects that are difficult to focus on” (P.51) # blinks when the shutter button is pressed halfway. → The flash is charging. Wait until the lamp goes off. To check the picture you have just taken immediately → Set Rec View to ON. g“REC VIEW” (P.149)

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Taking still pictures

To record sound with the picture → You can record sound when taking still pictures. Set R to ON. g“Recording sound with still pictures” (P.93) You can also add sound to a picture that has already been taken. g“Recording sound” (P.126) The monitor or viewfinder turns off automatically → If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor and viewfinder turn off automatically. Operate the shutter button or zoom lever to turn the viewfinder or monitor on. g“SLEEP Sleep Timer” (P.150) To adjust the brightness of the monitor or viewfinder → Go to “Monitor brightness Adjustment” and adjust the brightness. g“Monitor/viewfinder brightness adjustment” (P.148)

To check the area the camera is focusing on → If you press f while pressing the shutter button halfway, the area you are focusing on is enlarged. Pressing f once more returns the size to normal. This function is not available in the digital zoom range. g“DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom” (P.55)

Note

F2.8

SQ1 1600 1200

• Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out blurred. • Recorded pictures will be saved on the card regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the batteries are replaced or removed. • Never open the battery compartment/card cover, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken. • When taking pictures against strong backlight, the area of the picture in shadow may appear colored.

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The monitor or viewfinder is hard to see → Bright light, such as direct sunlight, may cause vertical lines (smears) to appear on the image in the monitor or viewfinder. This does not affect recorded pictures.

If correct focus cannot be obtained When the subject cannot be focused on, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below.

Using the Focus Lock function Mode dial

1

Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on. • When shooting a hard-to-focus subject or a fast-moving subject, point the camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject.

3

F2.8

Shooting basics

SQ1 1600 1200 AF target mark

2

Press the shutter button halfway until the green lamp lights. • When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights. • The AF target mark moves to the Shutter button focused position. • When the green lamp blinks, the focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button, re-position your subject and press the shutter button halfway again.

3

Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot.

F2.8

SQ1 1600 1200

50

If correct focus cannot be obtained

4

Press the shutter button fully.

Shutter button TIPS The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you lock the exposure. g“AE LOCK – Locking the exposure” (P.79) Fix the focus position. g“AF LOCK – Locking the focus” (P.72)

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Subjects that are difficult to focus on Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. If this happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject (focus lock), recompose your shot and then take the picture. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take the picture. If the subject still cannot be focused on, use the manual focus. g “Manual focus” (P.74) The green lamp blinks. The subject cannot be brought into focus. Subject with low contrast

Subject with an extremely bright area in the center of the frame

Subject without vertical lines

Subjects at different distances

Fast-moving subject

The subject to be focused on is not in the center of the frame.

The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be brought into focus.

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Shooting basics

Focus on the subject in the center of the frame. g“AF MODE – Changing the focus range” (P.69)

Recording movies This function allows you to record movies. If R is set to ON, sound is recorded at the same time.

Mode dial

1

Set the mode dial to n and press the power switch.

Shutter button Mode dial

g“Power on/off” (P.24) • The monitor turns on. • The available recording time on the card that you are using is displayed.

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Power switch Card access lamp

2

Decide the composition of the picture. • You can use the zoom lever to enlarge your subject.

3

00:36

Press the shutter button fully to start recording. • You can adjust the zoom during movie recording. • The card access lamp blinks while the movie is stored on the card. • During movie recording, N lights red.

00:10

Time remaining

4

Press the shutter button again to stop recording. • When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically. • When there is space in the card memory, the remaining recording time (gP.97) is displayed, and the camera is ready to shoot.

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Recording movies

Note

• Depending on the card, the remaining recording time may drop rapidly during recording. Try using the card again after formatting it with your camera. g“CARD SETUP – Formatting cards” (P.145) • When R is set to ON, the position of the optical zoom cannot be changed during movie recording. To use the zoom during recording, set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON. g“DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom” (P.55) • In n mode, the flash and manual focus (MF) cannot be used. • This camera cannot play back sound.

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Notes for recording movies over a long time • Recording will continue until the card is full unless stopped by pressing the shutter button. • A long recorded movie cannot be edited. (P.120) • If a single movie recording uses up all of the card’s memory, create space on the card by deleting the movie or downloading it to a PC.

Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 10× magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 42 mm – 420 mm on a 35 mm camera). When taking still pictures, you can increase zoom magnification to a maximum of approximately 30× by combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom. During movie recording, the digital zoom magnification is 2.5×. Camera movement is likely to occur at higher magnifications. Stabilize the camera with a tripod, etc. to avoid camera movement.

Using the optical zoom Mode dial

3 1 Shooting basics

Push or pull the zoom lever.

Wide-angle: Push the zoom lever toward W to zoom out.

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Zoom lever

Telephoto: Pull the zoom lever toward T to zoom in.

Zoom

DIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA DIGITAL ZOOM ON, and press e.

Zoom lever

g “How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu.

3

Mode dial

2

In the top menu, select DIGITAL ZOOM ON, and press e. Pull the zoom lever toward T. • The white area of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom. If the digital zoom is set to ON, a red area appears on the zoom indicator. When you reach the limit of the optical zoom, the digital zoom is enabled.

Arrow pad

Shooting basics

1

OK button

F2.8

SQ1 1600 1200 The cursor moves up and down on the zoom indicator according to the zoom magnification. The cursor turns orange when inside the digital zoom field.

• Pictures taken with the digital zoom may appear grainy. Note

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4 Flash Flash shooting Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control.

Mode dial

1

Press the flash button. ( ) • The flash pops up. ( ) Shutter button

4 Flash

2

Set the flash mode by repeatedly pressing #.

#Flash mode button

• The flash mode changes in the sequence shown below (when all modes are available). Auto (Auto-flash)

#SLOW (Slow synchronization)

! (Red-eye reduction flash)

SLOW

#(Fill-in flash)

• If no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the flash mode is set and the mode selector screen is automatically exited. • To prevent the flash from firing, press down on the top of the flash to retract it.

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Flash shooting

3

Press the shutter button halfway. • In conditions where the flash will fire, # lights.

4

# mark F2.8

Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. SQ1 1600 1200

Flash working range W (max.) : Approx. 0.3 m to 4.5 m (1.0 ft. to 14.8 ft.) T (max.) : Approx. 1.2 m to 3.5 m (3.9 ft. to 11.5 ft.) Function restrictions according to mode Mode Flash mode

h i j l m

r*

p A

S

M

P

−

Auto #

−

#SLOW1

−

#SLOW2

−

HSLOW1

−

Flash

−

!

4

−

−

$ :Available, −:Not available, :Factory default setting * The factory default settings and available modes vary depending on the selected mode.

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TIPS The # (flash charge) indication blinks. → The flash is charging. Wait until # goes off. Camera movement warning (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction flash, fill-in flash) → When # (camera movement warning) lights, the shutter speed locks at its current level. This helps prevent camera shake problems (shutter speeds that are too slow can cause blur). However, if the zoom magnification is increased, the camera will increase the locked shutter speed accordingly. Zoom position Shutter speed

4 Flash

Note

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W (max.)

1/30 sec.

T (max.)

1/250 sec.

• The flash does not fire in the following situations: In the movie record mode, during auto bracketing, during super-macro shooting, when FUNCTION is set to WHITE BOARD/BLACK BOARD, and during Panorama shooting • The flash may not give you the optimum result in macro mode, especially with wide-angle shooting. Check the resulting picture on the monitor. • If a conversion lens is attached to the camera, do not use the flash.

Flash shooting

Auto-flash (No indication) The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlight, position the AF target mark over the subject.

Red-eye reduction flash (!) The light from the flash may make the subject’s eyes appear red in the picture. The red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the regular flash. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes to the bright light and minimizes the red-eye phenomenon.

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The subject’s eyes appear red.

Fill-in flash (#) The flash fires regardless of the available light. This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light).

Note

• The fill-in flash may not have the desired effect under excessively bright light.

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Flash

Note

• After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera movement. • Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the pre-flashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristics may also limit effectiveness.

Flash shooting

Flash off ($) The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited. You can also use this mode when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene.

Note

• Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low light situations when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera movement.

Slow Synchronization (#SLOW1 #SLOW2 HSLOW1)

4 Flash

The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally, when shooting with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent camera movement. But when shooting a night scene background, fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark. Slow synchronization flash allows both a slow shutter speed for the background and a flash for the subject. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure you stabilize the camera by using a tripod. Otherwise, camera movement may cause the picture to be blurred.

1st curtain (front curtain) #SLOW1 Usually, regardless of the shutter speed, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is called 1st curtain. Unless you change it, this is how the flash always fires. The slow synchronization factory default setting is # SLOW1.

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Flash shooting

2nd curtain (rear curtain) #SLOW2 With 2nd curtain, the flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. The slowest possible shutter speed depends on the shooting mode: M mode : 15 sec. P, A, S, m mode : 4 sec. When the shutter speed is set to 4 sec.

4sec. rear curtain

4sec.

0

Shutter closes

1st curtain flash fires

4 Flash

2nd curtain flash fires

front curtain

Shutter fully opens

1st curtain with red-eye reduction HSLOW1 This mode is for when you want to use slow synchronization, yet also reduce the red-eye phenomenon. For instance, when shooting a person against a brightly lit night background. A normal flash might make the person’s eyes red, but 1st curtain with red-eye reduction lets you capture the background correctly and reduce the red-eye phenomenon at the same time. 2nd curtain with red-eye reduction is not available.

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Using the slow synchronization flash Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA #SLOW #SLOW1, HSLOW, #SLOW2, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button

Flash

SEt CARD PIC CAMERA

4

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SLO W

SLO W1

NOISE REDUCtION

SLO W

DIGItAL ZOOM

SLO W2

FULLtIME AF

Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 EV steps.

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA w, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

4 Arrow pad

Flash

Press ac to adjust the exposure, then press e.

a : Light emission is increased by 1/3 EV each time you press the button. (EV : Exposure Value) c : Light emission is decreased by 1/3 EV each time you press the button.

SEt CARD PIC CAMERA

OK button

2

0.0 SLO W NOISE REDUCtION

DIGItAL ZOOM FULLtIME AF

• Press e again to exit the menu.

Note

• The flash adjustment effect may not be sufficient if the shutter speed is too fast.

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5 Advanced shooting A/S/M mode Select the shooting mode to be used when the mode dial is set to p.

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA A/S/M A, S or M, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu.

Arrow pad OK button

Advanced shooting

SEt CARD PIC CAMERA

5

64

ESP DRIVE

A

ISO

S

A/S/M

M

Aperture priority shooting Mode dial

1

Select A mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.64)

2

Press ac to set the aperture value. a : The aperture value increases. c : The aperture value decreases.

ac

If the aperture value is displayed in red, the aperture setting is unsuitable for the conditions. Take the following steps. (When the aperture value is displayed in green, the setting will provide optimum exposure.)

 appears : The image is overexposed. Press a to increase the aperture value.

 appears : The image is underexposed. Press c to decrease the aperture value.

Aperture range : Toward W : f2.8 to f8.0 Toward T : f3.7 to f8.0

Note

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Aperture value

• When the flash is set to the auto-flash mode, the shutter speed is fixed at 1/30 sec. in the maximum wide angle, or 1/250 sec. in the maximum telephoto, and will not go slower.

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Shutter priority shooting Mode dial

1

Select S mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.64)

2

Press ac to set the shutter speed. a : Sets a faster shutter speed. c : Sets a slower shutter speed.

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ac

If the shutter speed is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions. Take the following steps. (When the shutter speed is displayed in green, the setting will provide optimum exposure.) Shutter speed

Advanced shooting

 appears : The image is overexposed. Press a to set a faster shutter speed.

 appears : The image is underexposed. Press c to set a slower shutter speed.

Shutter speed range: 1" to 1/1000

• Shutter speeds that can be set differ according to the flash setting. Note

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Manual shooting Mode dial

1

Select M mode. g“A/S/M mode” (P.64)

2

x AE Lock/ Custom button

Use the arrow pad to set the aperture value and shutter speed. b d a c

: : : :

The aperture value increases. The aperture value decreases. Sets a faster shutter speed. Sets a slower shutter speed.

Exposure differential

5

F2.8

Advanced shooting

• When the shutter button is halfway pressed, the difference (ranging from -3.0 to +3.0 EV) between the exposure determined by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed compared to the exposure level considered optimal by the camera is displayed. • If the exposure differential appears in red, it indicates that the exposure differential is less than -3.0 EV or more than +3.0 EV. • When you press x, the screen on the right appears with the bar indicating current exposure settings.

Arrow pad

SQ1 1600 1200 F2.8

Aperture value : f2.8 to f8.0 (W) f3.7 to f8.0 (T) Shutter speed : 15" to 1/1000

Note

• To avoid camera movement, you are recommended to use a tripod when taking pictures requiring a slow shutter speed.

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Using My Mode When you use r mode, the settings you selected with the menus in My Mode are activated. Saving the shooting mode or function settings you want to use in advance lets you shoot with your favorite settings straightaway. You can also save the settings you are currently using.You can create and save up to 4 different patterns. g“MY MODE SETUP” (P.142)

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA MY MODE MY MODE 1 to MY MODE4, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

5 Advanced shooting

• Press e again to exit the menu. • Only the settings in MY MODE 1 have already been saved. You cannot select MY MODE 2 to MY MODE 4 if no settings have been saved in them. g“MY MODE SETUP” (P.142)

Note

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Arrow pad OK button

• Although the settings you are using can be saved, the zoom saved may not be the same as the one being used.

Focusing applications AF MODE – Changing the focus range This function allows you to select the focus range of your subject. iESP

SPOT

Focus selection is based on the entire picture on the screen. Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible. Focus selection is based on the subject within the AF target mark.

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA AF MODE iESP or SPOT, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu.

5

SEt CARD PIC CAMERA

OK button

Note

AF MODE

iESP SPOt

PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCtION

• In h and n mode, the AF MODE is fixed at iESP and cannot be changed.

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Advanced shooting

Arrow pad

Focusing applications

FULLTIME AF – A reliable time-saving way to focus FULLTIME AF keeps the subject in front of the lens in focus at all times, without having to press the shutter button halfway. When ON is selected, the focusing time is reduced, letting you take successive snapshots.

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA FULLTIME AF ON, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu.

Arrow pad

5

OK button

SEt CARD PIC CAMERA

Advanced shooting

SLO W NOISE REDUCtION

DIGItAL ZOOM

OFF

FULLtIME AF

ON

• Battery consumption increases when FULLTIME AF is used. Note

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AF AREA – Changing the position of the AF target mark You can select the area you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark.

Mode dial

1

Set the AF MODE to SPOT. g“AF MODE – Changing the focus range” (P.69)

2

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA AF AREA, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Arrow pad OK button

3

Use the arrow pad to move the AF target mark to the area you want to focus on.

SELECt

Advanced shooting

• The AF target mark at the center of the screen can be moved vertically or horizontally.

5

AF AREA

CANCEL

AF target mark

4

Take the picture. • To restore the AF target mark to its original position (at the center), press e. • Press e again to exit AF target mark selection mode.

Note

• AF AREA is not available when the digital zoom is set to ON. • The location of the AF target mark cannot be saved.

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AF LOCK – Locking the focus Registering the AF lock function on the x in advance enables easy locking of the focus.

Mode dial

1

Register the AF lock function on x.

x AE Lock/ Custom button Shutter button

g“Setting the custom button” (P.137)

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2

Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press x.

Advanced shooting

• The focus is locked and the AF LOCK mark is displayed. • To reset the AF LOCK, press x again to cancel the AF LOCK. Each time you press x, AE lock is alternately engaged and canceled. When x is pressed

When focus is locked

F2.8

F2.8

AF LOCK

SQ1 1600 1200

SQ1 1600 1200 AF LOCK mark

3

Press the shutter button fully.

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TIPS How to save the locked focus after shooting (AF MEMORY) → Hold down x for more than 1 second. The AF MEMORY mark appears. When the mark appears, the locked focus is memorized. To cancel AF MEMORY, press x again.

AF MEMORY mark F2.8 AF MEMORY

SQ1 1600 1200

AF LOCK was canceled. → Do not operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after performing AF LOCK. AF LOCK will be canceled. → The camera had emerged from sleep mode or the power was turned off.

Note

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• The focus may be compromised by operating the zoom after setting the AF LOCK. Complete zoom operations before setting the AF LOCK. • AF LOCK is not available when a menu is displayed on the screen. Exit the menu. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Focusing applications

Manual focus If auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus.

Mode dial

1

Hold down e for more than 1 second.

Arrow pad OK button

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3

When the focus distance selection screen appears on the monitor, press b to select MF.

Press ac to set the focus position. • During operation, the area you are focusing on is enlarged. This lets you check whether the focus is in the right position. • The distance indicator on the left of the monitor is for reference only. • When the indicator is moved to less than 2 m (6.6 ft.), the display automatically switches to the 7 cm (2.8") to 2 m (6.6 ft.) display.

4

Hold down e for more than 1 second to save the setting. • MF is displayed in red on the monitor.

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Focusing applications

5

Take the picture. • The focus is locked at the distance you have set.

1 2

To cancel manual focus Hold down e for more than 1 second to display the focus distance selection screen. Press d to select AF, then press e. • Manual focus is canceled.

Even if you move the cursor to the top of the distance indicator, focusing is not possible at ). → Adjust the cursor position by pressing ac while watching the monitor.

Note

• If the zoom lever is pressed after performing manual focus, the saved focus distance may be changed. Perform setting again.

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TIPS How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance at all times → The focus can be fixed at the same distance as when you perform focus lock. 1 Position the AF target mark on a subject at the desired distance and press the shutter button halfway. 2 Keeping the shutter button half-pressed, press e. • The distance indicator is displayed. • MF is selected and the focus is locked at the same distance as when you performed focus lock.

Metering There are three ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Digital ESP metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately. Spot metering Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target area. In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light. gP.76 Multi-metering Meters the brightness of the subject at up to 8 different points to set the optimal exposure based on the average brightness. This method is useful with a high contrast subject. gP.77

Spot metering Mode dial

5

1

In the top menu, select ESP/5 5 and press e.

Advanced shooting

• In the top menu, the setting can be made in the same way as selecting MODE MENU CAMERA ESP/5 5. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Arrow pad OK button

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Metering

MULTI METERING Mode dial

1

When using the camera in the p mode, multi-metering is not available in the M mode. Set to any mode except M.

x AE Lock/ Custom button

g“A/S/M mode” (P.64) • If a function other than AE lock is registered on x, set AE lock to the button. g“Setting the custom button” (P.137)

2

In the top menu, select ESP/5 MULTI, and press e.

Arrow pad OK button

• Press e again to exit the menu.

3

Position the AF target mark on the area you want to meter and press x. The brightness is metered at up to 8 different points.

F2.8

• Multi-metering bar appears. • Brightness meter readings are ignored after the 9th reading. • To perform metering again, press x for more than 1 second to display C. Press x again to cancel the metering values.

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• In the top menu, the setting can be made in the same way as selecting MODE MENU CAMERA ESP/5 MULTI. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Metering

Ex: When metering 2 points (pressing x twice) The aperture and shutter speed as calculated from the average values obtained by metering at 2 points. These values are recalculated every time another metering point is added. The average for the 2 metering points. The average is always shown at the center of the bar.

F2.8

The reading when x was pressed. The number of Z indicates the number of times you have pressed the button. The distance Z is from the center of the bar indicates the difference between the metered and average readings.

5

Indicates how much the present exposure you are metering differs from the average exposure value. The present exposure can be fixed by pressing the shutter button halfway. (The present exposure is not added to the average value unless you press x.)

Advanced shooting

When Z moves more than ±3 from the center of the bar (the average reading), red XY appear. TIPS To save the locked multi-metering exposure after shooting (AE memory) → After metering in step 4, hold down x for more than 1 second. C appears. While C is displayed, the exposure is saved. Press x again to cancel the AE memory. The multi-metering exposure is canceled. → If you operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after metering in step 4, the multi-metering exposure is canceled.

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AE LOCK – Locking the exposure This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. For example, when the sky takes up much of the frame, shooting with automatic exposure sometimes results in a dark subject. Recompose your shot so that not much sky is in the frame. Then press x to lock the metered value (exposure) temporarily. Next, compose your shot again with the sky in the frame and take the picture.

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Mode dial When using the camera in the A/S/M mode, AE lock is not available in the M mode. Set to any mode except M.

x AE Lock/ Custom button Shutter button

g“A/S/M mode” (P.64) • If a function other than AE lock is registered on x, set AE lock to the button. g“Setting the custom button” (P.137)

2

Compose the picture where you want to lock the metered value (exposure), then press x. • The exposure is memorized. • If you want to lock a different exposure, press x again to cancel AE lock. Each time you press x, AE lock is alternately engaged and canceled.

F2.8

SQ1 1600 1200 During AE lock, AEL is displayed.

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Advanced shooting

1

AE LOCK – Locking the exposure

3

Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on and press the shutter button halfway.

During AE lock, AEL is displayed. F2.8

• The green lamp lights. • AE lock cannot be canceled while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

4

Press the shutter button fully. • AE lock is automatically canceled after one shot.

SQ1 1600 1200

TIPS To save the locked metered value (exposure) after shooting (AE memory) → After step 2 or 3, hold down x for more than 1 second. C appears. While C is displayed, the exposure is saved. Press x again to cancel the AE memory.

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AE lock was canceled. → Do not operate any of the buttons or the mode dial after performing AE lock. Doing so will cancel AE lock. → The camera had emerged from sleep mode or the power was turned off.

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• AE lock is not available when multi-metering is enabled. Turn multimetering off. g“MULTI METERING” (P.77) • AE lock is not available when a menu is displayed on the screen. Exit the menu. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Macro mode shooting Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (W: 7 cm/2.8" to 60 cm/2.0 ft., T: 1.2 m/3.9 ft. to 2 m/6.6 ft.). However, in the & mode focusing is performed quickly. When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as close as 7 cm/2.8" to your subject, you can fill the entire frame with your subject. If the center of the frame (within the AF target mark) is metered when you are close to the subject and you shoot with the optimal exposure, the picture will turn out well. g“Spot metering” (P.76)

Normal shooting

With the macro mode

5

Mode dial In the top menu, select & and press e.

Advanced shooting

1

&,

• In the top menu, the setting can be made in the same way as selecting MODE MENU CAMERA & &. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • You cannot select & in manual focus mode. Set to AF. g“Manual focus” (P.74)

Arrow pad OK button

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Super macro mode shooting This mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm/1.2" to your subject. Subjects measuring up to approximately 4 × 3 cm (1.6" × 1.2") can be captured on the monitor. In the % mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the position of the zoom is fixed automatically and cannot be changed.

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select &

%, and press e.

• In the top menu, the setting can be made in the same way as selecting MODE MENU CAMERA & %. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu.

5

Arrow pad OK button

Advanced shooting

TIPS The subject is in shadow → When taking pictures close to the subject, shadows may become conspicuous, and the auto focus may not be able to maintain correct focus. If this happens, use the manual focus. g“Manual focus” (P.74)

• During super macro shooting, the flash is not available. Note

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Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph.

Mode dial

1

Select Y by repeatedly pressing Y. • If no operation is performed for about 3 seconds, the selected mode is set and the mode selector screen is automatically exited.

Y Self-timer button Shutter button

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2

Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. • Pressing the shutter button halfway locks the focus and exposure. • The self-timer lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds, then starts blinking. After blinking for approximately 2 seconds, the picture is taken. Self-timer lamp • To stop shooting while in n mode, press the shutter button fully again. • To cancel the self-timer, press Y. • The self-timer mode is automatically canceled after one shot.

Note

• If sequential shooting is attempted in self-timer mode, the camera shoots max. 5 frames regardless of the setting.

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Sequential shooting There are 4 sequential shooting modes: sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing. Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu. Sequential shooting cannot be performed when the record mode is set to TIFF. Drive mode o

j

i

k

5 7

Advanced shooting

Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed. (Normal shooting mode, single-frame shooting) Focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the first frame. Approx. 11 frames at approx. 1.5 frames/ sec. (in HQ mode) Pictures can be taken at a faster speed than normal sequential shooting. The sequential shooting speed varies depending on the record mode setting. Approx. 2 frames at approx. 2.3 frames/sec. Focus is individually locked for each frame. The AF sequential shooting speed is slower than for normal sequential shooting. g“Auto bracketing” (P.85)

Sequential shooting, high speed sequential shooting and AF sequential shooting Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA DRIVE j, i or k, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Mode dial In the top menu, select DRIVE j, i or k, and press e. • Press e again to exit the menu.

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Arrow pad OK button

Sequential shooting

Take the picture. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button.

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ESP DRIVE

HI

ISO

AF

A/S/M

BKt

Auto bracketing Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the camera. When auto bracketing is set, the exposure is changed automatically for each frame when you start shooting. The exposure differential and number of frames can be selected in the menus. The focus and white balance are locked at the first frame.

5

Ex: When 7 is set to ±1.0 ×3

0.0

Advanced shooting

-1.0

+1.0

Mode dial

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In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA DRIVE BKT, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Arrow pad OK button

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Sequential shooting

2

Select the exposure differential. Press ac to select ±0.3, ±0.7 or ±1.0, then press d.

BKt

CANCEL

3

SELECt

GO

Select the number of shots. Press ac to select ×3 or ×5, then press e. • Press e repeatedly until the menu disappears.

4

Take the picture. • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed to shoot the preset number of pictures. You can stop shooting at any time by releasing the shutter button.

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• Sequential shooting (j, i, k, 7) is not possible in the following situations: – When the TIFF or SHQ record mode is set to ENLARGE SIZE – When NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON. • Auto bracketing is not possible in M mode. • The flash does not fire in 7 mode. • In modes other than S and M, since the shutter speed is set to max. 1/30 sec., exposure is decreased when shooting a dark subject. • In 7 mode other than S mode, if the shutter speed is set to longer than 1/30 sec. when the exposure differential is 0, the shutter speed is fixed at 1/30 sec. and the picture is taken in 7 mode. • If the battery power is low and the battery check blinks during sequential shooting, shooting stops and the camera starts saving the pictures you have taken. Whether or not all of the shots are saved depends on how much battery power remains. • If there is not enough space available on the card for the number of frames you have set during auto bracketing, you cannot continue shooting.

Self-portrait shooting Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens towards yourself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. The zoom is fixed in the wide position and cannot be changed.

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA o, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • The self-portrait mode is set.

Arrow pad OK button

2

5

Take the picture.

Advanced shooting

• Press e to exit self-portrait shooting. • Press e again to exit the menu.

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PANORAMA - Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software.

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA PANORAMA, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • The PANORAMA mode is set.

Arrow pad OK button

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2

Advanced shooting

Use the arrow pad to choose at which edge you want to connect the pictures. d

: The next picture is connected at the right edge b : The next picture is connected at the left edge Connects pictures from left to a : The next picture is connected at the right top c : The next picture is connected at the bottom

Connects pictures from bottom to top

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PANORAMA - Panorama shooting

3

Make sure that the edge of the pictures overlap, then take pictures. • Focus, exposure and white balance are set by the first picture. Do not select an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture. • You cannot adjust the zoom after the first picture. • Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures.

The part of the previous picture where it will be joined to the next picture does not remain in the frame on the edge of the screen. You have to remember what the part in the frame looked like and take the next picture so it overlaps. Compose your shots so that the right edge of the previous picture overlaps with the left edge of the next picture if you are connecting pictures from left to right (or vice versa if you are connecting pictures from right to left).

4

Press e to finish panorama shooting. • The frame on the screen disappears and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode.

Note

• The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIAbrand cards. • During panorama shooting, the flash and sequential shooting are not available. • Images are saved in JPEG format when panorama shooting is done in the TIFF mode. The size of the image does not change. • If the mode dial is operated during panorama shooting, the camera cancels the panorama mode and returns to normal shooting. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The CAMEDIA Master software is necessary to connect the pictures.

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• When you have taken 10 pictures, a warning mark appears.

2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture.

Picture when played back

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA 2 IN 1, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

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• The 2 IN 1 picture mode is set.

Advanced shooting

Arrow pad OK button

2

Take the first shot. • The subject will be positioned on the left in the combined picture.

3

F2.8

1600 1200

Take the second shot. • The subject will be positioned on the right in the combined picture. • The BUSY bar is displayed during processing. After the image is saved, the camera returns to the mode menu.

F2.8

1600 1200

Image when shot

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2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures

Note

• During 2 IN 1 picture shooting, the panorama, sequential shooting and self-portrait modes are not available. • To cancel the 2 IN 1 picture mode after the first shot has been taken, press e. The first shot will not be saved. • Operating the mode dial will exit 2 IN 1 picture mode. • If the camera enters sleep mode after the first shot, 2 IN 1 picture mode will be canceled.

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FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures This feature lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. 4 effects are available. BLACK & WHITE Takes pictures in black and white. SEPIA Gives pictures a sepia tone. WHITE BOARD Pictures are in black and white, with black letters on a white background emphasized to make them easier to read. BLACK BOARD Pictures are in black and white, with white letters on a black background emphasized to make them easier to read.

Mode dial

1

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Advanced shooting

• WHITE BOARD and BLACK BOARD are not available in n mode. • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button

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In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA FUNCTION, then select a mode and press e.

AF MODE

OFF BLACK&WHItE

PANORAMA

SEPIA

2 IN 1

WHItE BOARD

FUNCtION

BLACK BOARD

TIPS Letters do not show clearly with WHITE BOARD or BLACK BOARD. → Use exposure compensation. g“Exposure compensation” (P.101)

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• When WHITE/BLACK BOARD is selected, the flash is automatically set to off. • WB, > and SATURATION cannot be used in Function shooting.

Recording sound with still pictures Sound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released and lasts about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture.

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA R ON, and press e.

Shutter button

g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu.

Arrow pad

5

OK button

2

Advanced shooting

When recording starts, turn the camera microphone towards the source of the sound you want to record. • The BUSY bar is displayed during recording. Microphone

TIPS • H appears on all still pictures and movies that have recorded sound. • Sound can be added later to still pictures. Recorded sound can also be changed. g“Recording sound” (P.126)

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Recording sound with movies

Note

• If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded clearly. • Pictures cannot be taken during sound recording. • Sound recording is not possible in the following cases: the record mode is set to TIFF/the drive mode is set to sequential shooting (j , i, k, 7) • Sound recording may also pick up camera noises, such as button operations, shutter movement, etc. • This camera cannot play back sound. • Sound recording may not be possible if there is insufficient space in the card memory.

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Sound can be recorded while shooting a movie.

Advanced shooting

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA R ON, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

2

Recording starts at the same time as shooting. Arrow pad OK button

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• When R is set to ON, the optical zoom position is locked during movie recording. If you wish to use the zoom during movie recording, set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON. If R is set to OFF, you can use both the optical zoom and digital zoom during movie recording. • If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded clearly. • This camera cannot play back sound.

6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure Record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For information on the image size for each record mode and the number of remaining pictures and remaining recording time for the card, see the table on P.97. Normal image mode

Number of pixcels increas

Image becomes clearer Compression Application Resolution

Select for the print size

2048 × 1536

SHQ

HQ

1600 × 1200

SQ1 HIGH

SQ1 NORMAL

SQ2 HIGH

SQ2 NORMAL

1280 × 960 1024 × 768

For small sized prints and website

UnLow High compressed compression compression

640 × 480

TIFF

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(Resolution

(Compression In record modes other than TIFF, image data are compressed. The higher the compression, the less clear the image will be.

(Resolution and picture size on a computer screen When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the computer screen varies depending on the computer’s monitor setting. For instance, a picture taken in 1024 × 768 resolution is the same size as the screen if you set the picture to 1× when the monitor setting is 1024 × 768. However, if the monitor setting is over 1024 × 768 (such as 1280 × 1024), the picture only takes up part of the screen.

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The number of pixels (horizontal × vertical) used when saving an image. If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are recommended so that the image will be clearer. However, higher resolutions make the file size (amount of data) larger, so the number of pictures that can be saved will be fewer.

Record mode

Special record modes Record mode

Features

Resolution

ENLARGE SIZE Increases the resolution. This is useful for 3200 × 2400 (SHQ, HQ) printing large-sized prints. 3:2 This is useful for ordering prints from a (TIFF, SHQ, HQ) photo lab.

2048 × 1360

3:2 Resolution The image aspect ratio is normally 4:3. If the aspect ratio is changed to 3:2, the image can be printed at a photo lab without losing the image borders. The 3:2 aspect ratio setting is not available in h or n mode. 2048*1360

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ENLARGE SIZE

Monitor display when 3:2 is set

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When ENLARGE SIZE is selected, the actual 3.2 million pixels used by this camera can be increased to the equivalent of approx. 8 million pixels (3200 × 2400). This allows you to make quality prints in larger sizes, such as A3 (297 mm × 420 mm/11.7" × 16.5"). However, file sizes also become larger. ENLARGE SIZE is not available in the h or n mode.

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• If the SHQ record mode is set to ENLARGE SIZE, sequential shooting modes (j, i, k, 7) are not available.

Record mode

(Record modes and the number of storable still pictures/ remaining recording time The number of storable still pictures and remaining recording time is also displayed on the monitor when a card is in the camera.

F2.8

SQ1 1600 1200

Still picture record mode (without sound) Record mode

TIFF

SHQ

SQ1

SQ2

2048 × 1536 3:2 2048 × 1360 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 640 × 480 2048 × 1536 3:2 2048 × 1360 ENLARGE SIZE3200 × 2400 2048 × 1536 3:2 2048 × 1360 ENLARGE SIZE3200 × 2400 HIGH 1600 × 1200 NORMAL HIGH 1280 × 960 NORMAL HIGH 1024 × 768 NORMAL HIGH 640 × 480 NORMAL

UncomTIFF pressed

Low compression High compression JPEG

*

Number of remaining pictures 16MB 32MB 1 3 1 3 2 5 4 8 6 13 16 33 8 16 8 17 2 5 20 40 22 45 8 17 11 22 32 64 17 34 49 99 26 53 76 153 66 132 165 331

* HIGH uses low compression/NORMAL uses high compression Movie Record Modes Record mode

Resolution

SHQ HQ SQ

640 × 480 (15 frames/sec.) 320 × 240 (15 frames/sec.) 160 × 120 (15 frames/sec.)

Seconds of remaining recording time (sec.) 16MB With sound Without sound 17 sec. 17 sec. 46 sec. 48 sec. 186 sec. 211 sec.

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HQ

ComFile pression format

Resolution

Number of storable still pictures

Record mode

Note

• The number of storable still pictures and remaining recording time listed in the table are approximate. • The number of storable still pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures does not change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased. • If movies are shot with VIDEO OUT set to PAL and the AV cable connected, the movie recording time will differ from the time listed in the Movie Record Modes table.

Selecting a record mode Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE K, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

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• If K is displayed on the top menu as a shortcut menu, press the arrow pad in the same direction as the arrow shown next to K. g“SHORT CUT” (P.139)

Arrow pad OK button

Mode dial In the top menu, press b to select K, and choose SHQ 2048 × 1536, HQ 2048 × 1536, SQ1 1280 × 960 or SQ2 640 × 480. gGo to Step 4.

Mode dial In the top menu, press b to select K, then press ac to select SHQ, HQ or SQ. gGo to Step 4.

DIGItAL ZOOM MODE MENU WB

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Record mode

2

Press ac to select the desired record mode from TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1 and SQ2, then press d.

3

Press ac to select the resolution. If you selected SQ1 or SQ2, press d after selecting the resolution, then select HIGH or NORMAL by pressing ac.

4

SHQ 2048*1536 2048*1360 ENLARGE SIZE3200*2400 CANCEL

SELECt

GO

Press e.

• Press e again to exit the menu.

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ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values also introduce electrical noise into the resulting image, which may give them a grainy appearance. AUTO 100/200/400

Sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the light conditions and the subject brightness. With a lower ISO setting, you can shoot clear, sharp images in daylight. With a higher ISO setting, you can use faster shutter speeds with the same amount of light.

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA ISO, then choose the most suitable ISO sensitivity and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

• AUTO is not available in p mode. • Press e again to exit the menu.

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

Arrow pad OK button

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Note

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ESP AUtO DRIVE

100

ISO

200

A/S/M

400

• Higher ISO settings produce more electrical noise. • When ISO is set to AUTO and you are shooting in dark conditions without a flash, the sensitivity automatically increases, otherwise the shutter speed will be reduced, possibly resulting in camera movement and blurred images. • If the subject is too far away for the flash illumination to reach when ISO is set to AUTO, the sensitivity is automatically increased.

Exposure compensation This function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposure setting using the arrow pad. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 EV steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result on the monitor or viewfinder.

Mode dial

1

Press bd to select a setting. • Adjust toward +:

• Adjust toward –:

Press d to adjust up to +2.0 in 1/3 EV steps. Press b to adjust up to -2.0 in 1/3 EV steps. bd

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Note

• You can set the aperture by pressing bd in M mode. g“Manual shooting” (P.67) • If the flash is used, the image brightness (exposure) may differ from the intended brightness. • Exposure compensation cannot correct the image if the surroundings of the subject are extremely bright or dark.

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TIPS • Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward - when shooting dark subjects.

White balance Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors.

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE WB, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Arrow pad

Mode dial

6 2

OK button

In the top menu, press c to select WB.

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Press ac to select AUTO, PRESET or V according to the shooting conditions.

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WB

AUtO PRESEt

SHARPNESS CONtRASt

During still picture shooting

AUTO PRESET V

Press e. Press e again to exit the menu. Press d to display the next selection screen. g“Preset white balance” (P.103) Press d to display the next selection screen. g“One-touch white balance” (P.103)

Auto white balance Automatically adjusts the white balance for any light source.

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White balance

Preset white balance Select a preset white balance setting according to the type of light. Press ac to select one of the following settings, then press e. Press e again to exit the menu. PRESEt WB

5: 3: 1: w: x: y:

For shooting on a sunny day. For shooting on a cloudy day. For shooting under a tungsten light. For shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp. This type of lamp is SELECt CANCEL used mainly in homes. For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp. This type of lamp is generally used in desk lamps, etc. For shooting under a cool white fluorescent lamp. This type of lamp is generally used in offices, etc.

GO

TIPS • You can also preview different color tones by trying the different PRESET WB settings under the actual light source and checking the result on the monitor.

This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than PRESET WB can provide. To set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions, point the camera at a white object under the light source you want to use and adjust the white balance.

1

Display V screen and point the camera at a sheet of white paper. • Position the paper so that it fills the screen, making sure there are no shadows. CANCEL

GO

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One-touch white balance

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White balance

2

Press e. • The white balance is set and the screen returns to the mode menu. • To cancel one-touch white balance, press b.

e button F2.8

SQ1 1600 1200

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One-touch white balance

3

Press e repeatedly untill the menu disappears.

Note

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• When setting the white balance by pointing the camera at a sheet of white paper, the correct setting may not be obtained if the light reflected by the paper is too bright or too dark. • White balance may not be effective under some special light sources. • After setting a white balance other than AUTO, play back the picture and check the colors on the monitor. • When the flash is fired with a white balance setting other than AUTO, colors may appear different in the resulting picture from the colors you see on the monitor.

White balance

White balance adjustment This function lets you make fine changes to the current white balance setting.

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE >, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

• The white balance adjustment indicator appears on the screen. Arrow pad OK button

2

6 ADJUSt

GO

• The white balance can be adjusted in 7 increments in both red and blue directions. • After saving the adjustment, press e again to exit the menu.

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The color becomes bluer each time you press a, and redder each time you press c, depending on the original white balance conditions. Press e to save your adjustment.

SHARPNESS This function adjusts the sharpness of the image.

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE SHARPNESS, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Arrow pad

2

6

Press ac to adjust the sharpness between +5 and -5.

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OK button

• To increase the sharpness (+) : WB Press a. The image contours are emphasized, SHARPNESS making the image appear CONtRASt sharper and more vivid. Use this setting when you want to print pictures. • To reduce the sharpness (-) : Press c. The image contours are softened. Use this setting when you want to edit images on a PC. • When you have finished setting the sharpness, press e. Press e again to exit the menu.

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• If you adjust the sharpness too far toward +, noise may become conspicuous in the picture.

CONTRAST This function adjusts the contrast of images. For example, you can make images with marked differences in light and shadow softer, and those with less differences more vivid.

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE CONTRAST, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Arrow pad

2

Press ac to adjust the contrast between +5 and -5.

• To increase the contrast (+) : WB Press a. The light and dark areas are defined SHARPNESS more clearly, making the CONtRASt image look crisper. • To reduce the contrast (-) : Press c. The light and dark areas become less defined, giving the image a softer impression. Use this setting when you want to edit images on a PC. • When you have finished setting the contrast, press e. Press e again to exit the menu.

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OK button

SATURATION This function adjusts the color depth.

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE SATURATION, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Arrow pad

2

6

Press ac to adjust the saturation between +5 and -5.

Adjusting the image quality and exposure

• To increase the saturation (+) : Press a. Colors become darker and more intense. • To reduce the saturation (-) : Press c. Colors become lighter.

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OK button

SAtURAtION

• When you have finished setting the saturation, press e. Press e again to exit the menu.

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NOISE REDUCTION This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds become slower and noise tends to appear on images. When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual. Noise reduction can only be used when the shutter speed is set slower than 1/2 sec.

Noise Reduction: OFF

Noise Reduction: ON

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA NOISE REDUCTION ON or OFF, and press e.

6

• Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button

Note

• Noise reduction is always fixed to ON in the m mode. • When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera implements noisereducing processes after each shot to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual. During this time, the next shot cannot be taken. • When noise reduction is set to ON, sequential shooting (j, i, k, 7) and 2 IN 1 are not possible. • This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects. • As the shutter speed is relatively slow, the use of a tripod is recommended.

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g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Histogram display During shooting and playback of still pictures, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of your subject in the viewfinder or monitor. Checking the histogram enables precise exposure control when taking pictures. During playback, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of recorded pictures. The histogram display can be set separately for shooting mode and playback mode. Ex: When a histogram is displayed in P mode F2.8

The part indicated in green in the histogram shows the luminance distribution within the AF target mark.

SQ1

6

When the image is bright

When the image is dark

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F2.8

SQ1

SQ1

If the peak fills too much of the right frame, the image will appear mostly white.

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F2.8

If the peak fills too much of the left frame, the image will appear mostly black.

Histogram display

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA u ON or OFF, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Arrow pad OK button

Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU PLAY u ON or OFF, and press e.

Note

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• The histogram is not displayed in the following situations even if histogram display is set to ON. During M mode, panorama shooting, 2 IN 1 shooting, multimetering and self-portrait • The histogram displayed during shooting may differ from the histogram displayed during playback. • A histogram may not appear when you play back pictures shot on another camera. • A histogram is not displayed in n mode.

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g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • When ON is selected, the histogram is displayed. • Press e again to exit the menu.

7 Playback Viewing still pictures Mode dial

1

Set the mode dial to q and press the power switch.

Power switch Mode dial

g“Power on/off” (P.24) • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback)

Arrow pad

2

Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. Jumps to the picture 10 frames back.

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Displays the previous picture.

Displays the next picture.

Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead.

Note

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• If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the camera enters the sleep mode and the monitor turns off.

Viewing still pictures

QUICK VIEW This function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume shooting quickly. Functions available in normal playback mode are also available in QUICK VIEW.

Mode dial

1

Press the QUICK VIEW button in the shooting mode.

Shutter button

• The camera immediately enters the playback mode and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback)

2

• You can also return to the shooting mode when the shutter button is gently pressed.

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Press the QUICK VIEW button again to return to the shooting mode.

Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 or 4 times.

Mode dial

1

Select the still picture you want to enlarge.

Zoom lever

g“Viewing still pictures” (P.112) • You cannot enlarge pictures with n.

2

Pull the zoom lever toward T (U). • Each time you pull the zoom lever, the picture is enlarged gradually. • By using the arrow pad while the enlarged picture is displayed, you can shift the picture in the desired direction, enabling you to view a different portion. • To return the picture to the original size (1×), push the zoom lever toward W.

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• Pictures cannot be stored in an enlarged state. Note

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Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. g“Selecting the number of pictures” (P.116)

Mode dial

1

In the single-frame playback mode, push the zoom lever toward W (G).

Zoom lever

g“Viewing still pictures” (P.112) • Use the arrow pad to select the picture. b : Moves to the previous frame. d : Moves to the next frame. a : Jumps to the previous index display (the frames before the top left frame). c : Jumps to the next index display (the frames following the bottom right frame). • To return to the single-frame playback, pull the zoom lever toward T.

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Index display

Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16.

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP G 4, 9 or 16, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu.

Arrow pad

SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY

OK button

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VIDEO OUt 4 9 16

Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back.

Mode dial

1

Select a still picture, then press e to display the top menu. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.112)

a button e button

2

Press a to start the slideshow.

INFO

MODE MENU

SWItCH FRAME

3

7

Press e to stop the slideshow.

Playback

• The slideshow will not stop until you cancel it by pressing e.

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Note

• You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when running a slideshow for a long period of time. If batteries are used, the camera will enter the sleep mode after about 30 minutes and stop the slideshow automatically.

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Viewing movies Mode dial

1

Use the arrow pad to display the picture with n you want to play back. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.112)

Arrow pad OK button

2

7 3

Press e. • The top menu is displayed.

Press a to select MOVIE PLAY.

MOVIE PLAY INFO

MODE MENU

Playback

SWItCH FRAME

4

Press ac to select MOVIE PLAYBACK, then press e.

MOVIE PLAY

MOVIE PLAYBACK • The movie is played back. When playback ends, the display automatically returns to INDEX the beginning of the movie. EDIt • Fast forward/fast rewind functions are GO CANCEL SELECt available during playback. d : Fast forward.Each press switches the speed between ×1, ×2 and ×20. b : Fast rewind.Each press switches the speed between ×1, ×2 and ×20.

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Viewing movies

• Press e again after playback ends to MOVIE%PLAYBACK display the menu. PLAYBACK Plays back the entire PLAYBACK movie again. FRAME%BY%FRAME FRAME BY FRAME EXIt Plays back the movie manually one frame at a SELECt GO time. EXIT Leaves the movie playback mode. Press ac to select PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME or EXIT, then press e.

When FRAME BY FRAME is selected a c d b e

: Displays the first frame of the movie. : Displays the last frame of the movie. : Displays the next frame. The movie can be played continuously by holding the button down. : Displays the previous frame. The movie can be played continuously in reverse by holding the button down. : Displays the MOVIE PLAYBACK menu. TIPS • Movies can also be played back in the shooting mode using QUICK VIEW. g“QUICK VIEW” (P.113)

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Playback

Note

• This camera cannot play back sound. • The card access lamp blinks while the camera is reading the movie from the card. Reading of movies may take considerable time. Do not open the battery compartment/card cover while the card access lamp is blinking, as this may cause not only the data on the card to be damaged, but may also render the card unusable.

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Editing movies This function lets you create indexes as well as edit movies. However, you cannot edit movies of the following lengths: Movies without sound: Longer than approximately 10 seconds in SHQ mode, 30 seconds in HQ mode, or 130 seconds in SQ mode Movies with sound: Longer than approximately 10 seconds in SHQ mode, 30 seconds in HQ mode, or 120 seconds in SQ mode INDEX EDIT

9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at a glance. Indexes can be stored on the card as a still picture. This function lets you erase parts of the movie that you do not want.

Mode dial

1

Use the arrow pad to select a picture with n. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.112)

Arrow pad

7 2

OK button

Playback

In the top menu, select MOVIE PLAY, then choose each item.

MOVIE PLAY

g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Select INDEX gP.120 • Select EDIT gP.122

INFO

MODE MENU

SWItCH FRAME

INDEX - Creating an index

3

Press ac to select INDEX, then press e.

MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK

• When there is insufficient card memory, a warning screen appears and the display returns to the setting screen.

INDEX EDIt CANCEL

120

SELECt

GO

Editing movies

4

Use the arrow pad to select the first frame of the index and press e.

00:00 00:36

a : Jumps to the first frame of the movie. c : Jumps to the last frame of the movie. d : Displays the next frame. The movie can be played continuously by OK holding the button down. b : Displays the previous frame. The movie can be played continuously in reverse by holding the button down.

5

As in Step 4, use the arrow pad to select the last frame of the index and press e.

6

Press ac to select OK, then press e.

OK

00:36 00:36

INDEX

TIPS • The index is stored as a still picture in a different record mode from the original movie. Record mode when the movie was shot SHQ

Record mode when stored as an index SQ2 (1024 × 768 pixels: HIGH)

HQ

SQ2 (1024 × 768 pixels: HIGH)

SQ

SQ2 (640 × 480 pixels: HIGH)

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OK • The 9 frames extracted from the movie appear as an index display, then the RESEt camera returns to the playback mode. The CANCEL index is stored as a new picture. GO SELECt • If you want to select different frames, select RESET and press e and repeat the procedure from Step 4. • To quit the editing function, select CANCEL and press e.

Editing movies

Note

• The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out varies depending on the length of the movie. • An index consists of 9 frames. • You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space on the card.

EDIT - Editing a movie

3

Press ac to select EDIT, then press e.

MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIt

4

CANCEL

Use the arrow pad to select the first frame of the part you want to keep and press e.

SELECt

GO

00:00 00:36

a : Jumps to the first frame of the movie. c : Jumps to the last frame of the movie. d : Displays the next frame. The movie OK can be played continuously by holding the button down. b : Displays the previous frame. The movie can be played continuously in reverse by holding the button down.

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5

As in Step 4, use the arrow pad to select the last frame of the part you want to keep and press e.

OK

00:36 00:36

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Editing movies

6

Press ac to select OK, then press e. • If you want to select different frames, select RESET and press e and repeat the procedure from Step 4. • To quit the editing function, select CANCEL and press e.

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EDIt OK RESEt CANCEL

Press ac to select NEW FILE or OVERWRITE, then press e. Stores the edited movie as a new movie. OVERWRITE Stores the edited movie with the same name as the original. The original movie is not stored.

GO

SELECt EDIt

NEW FILE

NEW FILE

OVERWRItE CANCEL

SELECt

GO

• The edited movie is stored and the screen returns to the playback mode.

Note

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• You cannot edit movies with sound which were taken with another digital camera. • You cannot select NEW FILE if there is insufficient memory space on the card. • You cannot create an index or edit a movie when the movie is played back setting SWITCH FRAME to 0.

Playback on TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. You can play back both still pictures and movies on your TV. Sounds stored with an image are also played.

Mode dial

1

Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the A/V OUT jack on the camera to the Video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable. Connect to the TV’s video input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminals.

Connector cover

AV cable

A/V OUT jack (MONO)

2

Turn the TV on and set it to the video input mode. • For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV’s instruction manual.

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Set the mode dial to q and turn the camera on.

Playback

• The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. Use the arrow pad to select the picture you want to display. • The close-up playback, index display and slideshow functions can also be used on a TV screen. TIPS • You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when using the camera with a TV.

Note

124

• Make sure that the camera’s video output signal type is the same as the TV’s video signal type. g“VIDEO OUT – Video output selection” (P.156) • The camera’s monitor or viewfinder turns off automatically when the AV cable is connected to the camera. • Be sure to use the AV cable provided to connect the camera to the TV. • The picture may appear off-center on the TV screen.

Playback on TV

• When pictures are compressed in order to fit the entire picture on the TV screen, a black frame appears around the picture. If the picture is output to a video printer via the TV, the black frame may be printed.

Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees counterclockwise or clockwise so that they are displayed vertically.

Mode dial

1

In the single-frame playback mode, press y.

y Rotation button

g“Viewing still pictures” (P.112) • Each pressing rotates the image in the following sequence: 90 degrees counterclockwise, 90 degrees clockwise, and back to the original.

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Note

• The following pictures cannot be rotated. Movies, protected pictures, pictures being played with 0, pictures that have been edited on a PC, and pictures taken with another camera. • New picture orientations are saved even when the power is turned off.

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Recording sound Sound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. (This is known as “after-recording”) You can also re-record over the sound that has already been recorded. Total recording time per picture is approximately 4 seconds.

Mode dial

1

Use the arrow pad to select the still picture you want to add sound to. g“Viewing still pictures” (P.112)

2

In the top menu, select MODE MENU PLAY R. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad OK button

Playback

4

Microphone

Press d to display START. Turn the camera microphone toward the sound you want to record and press e to start recording. • The BUSY bar is displayed during recording.

Note

126

SEt CARD EDIt PLAY

7 3

StARt

• If the microphone is placed farther than 1 m (3.3 ft.) from the subject, sound may not be recorded properly. • If you re-record the sound, the original sound is erased. • You may not be able to record sound when there is insufficient card memory (the “CARD FULL” message is displayed). • Sound recording may pick up camera noises, such as button operation or shutter movement. • Once sound is added to a picture, it is not possible to erase only the sound. In this case, make a re-recording with silence. • This camera cannot play back sound.

Editing still pictures This function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. Resizing Q Changes the picture size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and stores the picture as a new file. Trimming P Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file.

Mode dial

1

Use the arrow pad to select the still picture you want to edit.

Zoom lever

g“Viewing still pictures” (P.112)

2

In the top menu, select MODE MENU EDIT, then choose each item. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) Arrow pad

• Select Q gP.127 • Select P gP.128

OK button

Resizing

7

Select Q, then press d. Press ac to select the picture size, then press e. • The BUSY bar is displayed during resizing. After the image is saved, the camera returns to the playback mode. • To quit the resizing function, select CANCEL, then press e.

Note

Playback

3 4

640*480 320*240 CANCEL EXIt

SELECt

GO

• Resizing is not possible in the following cases. Movies, pictures that have been edited on a PC, or when there is insufficient memory space on the card. • If the size of the selected picture is 640 × 480, you cannot select 640 × 480.

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Editing still pictures

Trimming

3 4

Select P, then press d. Press ac to select P, then press e. CANCEL

5

EXIt

• Press acbd to move the trimming frame. • Use the zoom lever to decide the trimming size. The trimming frame changes from horizontal to vertical and vice versa when the maximum or minimum size is reached.

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6 7

SELECt

GO

Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to decide the trimming position and size.

OK

OK

Press e. Press ac to select OK, then press e.

OK • The BUSY bar is displayed during trimming. After the image is saved, the RESEt camera returns to the playback mode. CANCEL • The trimmed picture is stored as a separate GO SELECt picture from the original. • If you want to trim the picture again, select RESET and press e and repeat the procedure from Step 5. • To quit the trimming function, select CANCEL and press e.

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Editing still pictures

Note

• Trimming is not possible in the following cases. Movies, when there is insufficient memory space on the card, or when the picture was taken with the record mode set to ENLARGE SIZE • It may not be possible to trim pictures taken with another camera. • If a trimmed picture is printed out, it may appear grainy.

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Protecting pictures You are recommended to protect important pictures to avoid accidentally erasing them. You can play back only protected pictures. g“SWITCH FRAME – Playing back only protected pictures” (P.131) Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame erase function.

Mode dial

1

Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to protect.

0 Protect button

g“Viewing still pictures” (P.112)

Arrow pad OK button

2

7

Press 0.

• To cancel protection, press 0 again.

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Note

130

• Protected pictures cannot be erased by the single-frame/all-frame erase function, but they are all erased by formatting.

SWITCH FRAME – Playing back only protected pictures You can play back only protected pictures. This can be used to separately manage pictures taken as a travel memo and separate those pictures you want to show to others. ALL 0

All pictures are played back. Only protected pictures are played back.

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select SWITCH FRAME 0 , and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

• Only protected pictures are played back. • When ALL is selected, all pictures stored in the card are played back. Arrow pad OK button

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Note

• Images selected from 0 and played back are protected and cannot be erased. To erase a picture, press 0 to cancel the protection setting, then select ALL and erase the desired picture. • If 0 is pressed during playback of a picture selected from 0, the protection setting for the displayed picture is canceled and the picture cannot be played back even by selecting 0. • Images selected from 0 and played back cannot be rotated. g“Picture rotation” (P.125)

Erasing pictures This function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one frame at a time or all the pictures in the card.

Note

• You cannot erase protected pictures. Cancel protection before erasing such pictures. • Pictures played back with 0 cannot be deleted. g“SWITCH FRAME – Playing back only protected pictures” (P.131) • Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep. g“Protecting pictures” (P.130)

Single-frame erase Mode dial

1

Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to erase.

S Erase button

g“Viewing still pictures” (P.112)

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Arrow pad OK button

2

Press S.

ERASE

• The S ERASE screen is displayed.

3

YES

Press ac to select YES, then press e. • The picture is erased and the menu is closed.

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NO SELECt

GO

Erasing pictures

All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card.

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Arrow pad OK button

2

Press ac to select R ALL ERASE, then press e.

CARD%SEtUP ALL%ERASE FORMAt

Press ac to select YES, then press e. • All the pictures are erased.

SELECt

GO

ALL%ERASE CAUtION ERASING%ALL YES NO SELECt

GO

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CANCEL

8 Useful functions ALL RESET - Saving the camera’s settings This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by ALL RESET are listed on the next page. The All Reset setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes. If ALL RESET is set to OFF in one shooting mode, this setting applies to all the other modes, both shooting and playback. ON

All settings are returned to the factory default settings after the power is turned off. (Factory default settings) Example: If ALL RESET is set to ON and the record mode is changed to SQ1, the record mode returns to the default factory setting (HQ) when the camera is turned on again. The settings made before the power is turned off are saved.

OFF

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP ALL RESET OFF or ON , and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu.

8

Arrow pad

Useful functions

OK button

Note

134

• MY MODE settings and the settings in the SETUP tab in the MODE MENU (ALL RESET, W, 8 etc.) are saved even when ALL RESET is set to ON.

ALL RESET - Saving the camera’s settings

Functions that All Reset ON setting affects Factory default setting

Function

Ref. Page

Function

Factory default setting

Ref. Page

F No

F2.8

P.65

FULLTIME AF

OFF

P.70

SHUTTER

1/1000

P.66

AF MODE

iESP

P.69

F

0.0

P.101

FUNCTION

OFF

P.92

FLASH MODE

AUTO

INFO

OFF

w

0.0

P.63

u

OFF

P.110

AF/MF

AF

P.74

R (still pictures) OFF

P.93

Y

OFF

P.83

R (movies)

OFF

P.94

LCD*

ON (lights)

K

HQ

P.95

P.54

White balance

AUTO

P.102

OPTICAL ZOOM 42mm

P.56

—

P.147

ESP/5

ESP

P.76

>

None

P.105

&

OFF

P.81

SHARPNESS

±0

P.106

DRIVE

o

P.84

CONTRAST

±0

P.107

BKT

±1.0, 3 pictures

P.85

SATURATION

±0

ISO

AUTO/100

P.100

TIFF, SHQ, HQ

2048 × 1538

P.98

A/S/M

A

SQ1

1280 × 960 NORMAL

P.98

#SLOW

#SLOW1

SQ2

640 × 480 NORMAL

P.98

NOISE REDUCTION

OFF

INFO

OFF

P.62 P.109

P.147

P.55

* This sets whether the monitor turns on or not when the camera is turned on.

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DIGITAL ZOOM OFF

P.64

P.108

CUSTOM BUTTON Functions listed in the table below can be assigned to the custom button on the camera. This makes it easy to jump to frequently used functions simply by pressing the custom button without having to select a shortcut menu or MODE MENU from the top menu.

Available functions AE LOCK (factory default setting)

8

x AE Lock/Custom button

Settings –

Ref. Page P.79

Useful functions

AF LOCK

–

P.72

5

ESP, 5

P.76

&

OFF, &, %

P.81

DRIVE

o, j, i, k, 7

P.84

ISO

AUTO, 100, 200, 400

P.100

A/S/M

A, S, M

P.64

#SLOW

#SLOW1, HSLOW1, #SLOW2

P.62

NOISE REDUCTION

OFF, ON

P.109

DIGITAL ZOOM

OFF, ON

P.55

FULLTIME AF

OFF, ON

P.70

AF MODE

iESP, SPOT

P.69

FUNCTION

OFF, BLACK & WHITE, SEPIA, WHITE BOARD, BLACK BOARD

P.92

INFO

OFF, ON

P.147

u

OFF, ON

P.110

K

TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2

P.95

WB

AUTO,5, 3, 1, w, x, y

P.102

R (still pictures)

OFF, ON

P.93

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CUSTOM BUTTON

Setting the custom button Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP CUSTOM BUTTON, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Arrow pad OK button

2

Press ac to select a function, then press e.

CUStOM BUttON AE LOCK AF LOCK ESP

• Press e again to exit the menu.

SELECt

GO

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CUSTOM BUTTON

Using the custom button Mode dial

1

Press x.

x AE Lock/Custom button

• The monitor turns on and the function currently set to the custom button appears.

Ex: When DRIVE is set on the custom button

Set by repeatedly pressing the button.

TIPS When ISO is set to the custom button but you want to use AE lock → The AE lock function cannot be used when a different function is set to the custom button. Reset AE lock to the custom button by following “Setting the custom button” (P.137).

8 Useful functions

• You cannot set the custom button separately in each mode. Note

138

SHORT CUT You can set three shortcut menus (A, B, C) on the top menu in a still picture shooting mode (except h). This is useful when you want to go quickly to frequently used functions. B

ESP

A MODE MENU

C Top menu

Functions that can be set in the shortcut menu

Ref. Page

Default setting A: ESP/5 B: K C: &

Functions that can be set in the shortcut menu

Ref. Page

ESP/5

P.76

PANORAMA

P.88

&

P.81

2 IN 1

P.90 P.92

DRIVE

P.84

FUNCTION

ISO

P.100

AF AREA

P.71

A/S/M

P.64

INFO

P.147

r1/2/3/4

P.68

u

P.110

w

P.63

K

P.95

#SLOW

P.62

WB

P.102

NOISE REDUCTION

P.109

>

P.105

P.55

SHARPNESS

P.106

FULLTIME AF

P.70

CONTRAST

P.107

AF MODE

P.69

SATURATION

P.108

o

P.87

R (still pictures)

P.93

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Useful functions

DIGITAL ZOOM

8

SHORT CUT

Setting the shortcut menu You can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right. MODE MENU

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP SHORT CUT, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Arrow pad OK button

8 2 Useful functions

3

Press ac to select A, B or C, then press d.

SHORt CUt ESP A B C SELECt

Press ac to select a function, then press e.

SHORt CUt ESP A B DRIVE C ISO

• The shortcut menu is set. • Press e again to exit the menu. SELECt

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GO

GO

SHORT CUT

Using the shortcut menu When you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function.

Mode dial

1

Press e to display the top menu. • The shortcut menu you have set appears on the top menu.

Arrow pad

2

OK button

Press a b or c to select the shortcut menu. • The monitor jumps directly to the setting screen for that function.

AF MODE

MODE MENU

ISO

8

Ex: When > is set in shortcut menu A

Useful functions

Top menu

Press e AF MODE

MODE MENU

ISO

ADJUSt

GO

Pressing a takes you directly to > screen.

• You cannot set the custom button separately in each mode. Note

141

MY MODE SETUP You can set shooting-related functions in MY MODE. When the camera is in P, A, S or M mode, you can also save the current settings in MY MODE. When the mode dial is set to r, your customized settings are activated. You can save up to 4 different settings in MY MODE 1 to 4. Only MY MODE 1 has a factory default setting.ì

Functions affected by MY MODE SETUP Functions that can be set in MY MODE

Default setting

Ref. Page

Functions that can be set in MY MODE

Default setting

Ref. Page

P/A/S/M/S-Prg

P

P.43

DIGITAL ZOOM OFF

FNo

F 2.8

P.65

FULLTIME AF

OFF

P.70

SHUTTER

1/1000

P.66

AF MODE

iESP

P.69

P.101 o

F

0.0

LCD *1

ON

ZOOM *2 FLASH MODE Y

P.55

P.87

PANORAMA

OFF

P.88

42mm

—

2 IN 1

OFF

P.90

AUTO

P.56

FUNCTION

OFF

P.92

OFF

P.83

INFO

OFF

P.147 P.110

AF/MF

AF

P.74

u

OFF

ESP/5

ESP

P.76

K

HQ

P.95

&

OFF

P.81

WB

AUTO

P.102

DRIVE

o

P.84

>

None

P.105

8

ISO

AUTO

P.100 SHARPNESS

±0

P.106

w

0.0

P.63

CONTRAST

±0

P.107

Useful functions

OFF

—

#SLOW

#SLOW1

P.62

SATURATION

±0

P.108

NOISE REDUCTION

OFF

P.109 R (still pictures) OFF

P.93

*1 This will set the monitor to ON or OFF when the camera is turned on. *2 In the r mode, available zoom positions are 42mm/50mm/100mm/200mm and 420mm (these numbers are based on the focal length of a 35mm camera).

142

MY MODE SETUP

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP MY MODE SETUP, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Arrow pad

Press ac to select the type of setting, then press d. CURRENT Saves the current camera settings. RESET Restores the factory default settings. CUSTOM Saves settings one by one. • The MY MODE SETUP screen appears.

3

SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY

OK button

2

MY MODE SEtUP

CURRENt

FILE NAME

RESEt

PIXEL MAPPING

CUStOM

Select a MY MODE number. • Press ac to select MY MODE number from 1 to 4, then press e.

4

Press ac to select SET, then press e. • The current camera settings are saved in the selected MY MODE.

CANCEL

MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 MODE4

SELECt

GO

MY MODE SEtUP SEt CURRENt SEttING SEt CANCEL SELECt

GO

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8 Useful functions

When selecting CURRENT in Step 2

MY MY MY MY

MY MODE SETUP

When selecting RESET in Step 2

4

Press ac to select ALL RESET, then press e. • The settings in the selected MY MODE are reset. If no settings are saved, MY MODE settings cannot be selected.

MY MODE SEtUP RESEt CURRENt SEttING ALL RESEt CANCEL SELECt

GO

When selecting CUSTOM in Step 2

4

Press ac to select the item you want to save in MY MODE, then press d.

MY MODE SEtUP P/A/S/M/S-Prg M

• For the available items, see “Functions affected by MY MODE SETUP” (P.142).

SHUttER

FNo

LCD

Press ac to change the setting, then press e. • The setting is saved. • You can also change the other custom settings.

F2.8 1/1000 OFF

MY MODE SEtUP P/A/S/M/S-Prg FNo

F2.8

SHUttER LCD

8

5

When you have made all the settings you want, press e.

Useful functions

• The screen displayed in Step 2 appears. • Press e again to exit the menu.

Note

144

• Although the settings you are using can be saved, the zoom position you are currently using may not be saved. The zoom position will be the closest of the 5 zoom settings in MY MODE to the position currently being used.

CARD SETUP – Formatting cards This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camera. All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the card is formatted. Make sure that you save or transfer important data to a PC before formatting a card.

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

• The I FORMAT screen is displayed.

Arrow pad OK button

Mode dial In the top menu, press d to select CARD SETUP.

8

Mode dial

g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

145

Useful functions

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP, and press d. Press ac to select I FORMAT, then press e.

CARD SETUP – Formatting cards

2

Press a to select YES, then press e. • The BUSY bar is displayed and the card is formatted.

FORMAt CAUtION ERASING%ALL YES NO SELECt

GO

BUSY

Note

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146

• Never do the following during formatting, as they may cause the card to malfunction. Open the battery compartment/card cover. Remove the battery. Connect or disconnect the AC adapter.

Information display This function lets you display detailed shooting information on the monitor for approx. 3 seconds in the playback mode. For details of the information displayed, see “Viewfinder and monitor indications” (P.12).

Mode dial

1

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA INFO ON or OFF, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Mode dial Pressing b in the top menu displays the full amount of shooting information on the monitor (ON).

Arrow pad OK button

• To turn INFO off, press e to display the top menu and press b again. Ex. Playback mode

8 When INFO is ON

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When INFO is OFF

• If the picture has been taken with a different camera, setting INFO to ON in q mode may still not display all the information. • If u is set, the histogram is displayed regardless of whether INFO is set to ON or OFF. • If you are using a print service without DPOF, the specified file numbers are displayed when INFO is set to ON in q mode. g“How to print pictures” (P.157)

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Monitor/viewfinder brightness adjustment This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor and viewfinder respectively.

Mode dial

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In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP s, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33)

Arrow pad

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OK button

Press ac to adjust the brightness while looking in the monitor or viewfinder, and when you have set the desired level, press e.

• Pressing a brightens the monitor or viewfinder, and pressing c darkens it. • Press e again to exit the menu.

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ADJUSt

GO

REC VIEW You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor. ON

OFF

The picture being recorded to the card is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway during Rec View lets you resume shooting immediately. The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed. This is useful when you want to prepare for your next shot while the previous picture is being recorded.

Mode dial

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In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP REC VIEW OFF or ON, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu.

Arrow pad OK button

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SLEEP - Sleep Timer The camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation when the preset time has elapsed with no operations performed. The camera activates again as soon as you touch the shutter button or arrow pad.

Mode dial

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In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP SLEEP 30 SEC, 1 MIN, 3 MIN, 5 MIN or 10 MIN, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button

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• The sleep mode is not activated when using the AC adapter. • In q mode, the sleep mode is activated after 3 minutes regardless of the setting and the monitor turns off. • If a slideshow lasts more than 30 minutes, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and the monitor turns off.

Beep You can turn off the beep sound for button operations and warnings.

Mode dial

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In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP 8 OFF or ON, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu.

Arrow pad OK button

POWER ON/OFF SETUP – Power on/off display setting You can set your favorite picture to be displayed when the power is turned on and off. It is also possible to register your favorite picture. g“SCREEN SETUP” (P.152) OFF No picture is displayed. 1 Factory default setting 2 Selects a picture already registered. If there is no picture registered, nothing is displayed when the power is turned on or off.

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Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP PW ON/OFF SETUP OFF, 1 or 2, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button

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SCREEN SETUP You can register your favorite picture to be displayed when the power is turned on and off. The desired picture can be registered from the card. Make the POWER ON/OFF SETUP to display the registered picture. g“POWER ON/OFF SETUP – Power on/off display setting” (P.151)

Mode dial

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In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP SCREEN SETUP, and press d.

g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • If a picture is already registered, the IMAGE EXISTING screen is displayed asking if you want to cancel the currently registered picture and register a new one. To register a new picture, select RESET and press e. If you select KEEP, the screen returns to the menu.

Arrow pad OK button SCREEN SEtUP IMAGE EXIStING RESEt KEEP CANCEL

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SELECt

GO

Select the picture you want to register using the arrow pad and press e. Press ac to select OK, then press e. • The picture is registered and the screen returns to the menu. • Press e again to exit the menu.

SCREEN SEtUP SEt AS PW ON/OFF SCREEN OK CANCEL CANCEL

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SELECt

GO

• You cannot register pictures and movie frames that cannot be played back on this camera.

FILE NAME The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be numbered from 100 to 999. Examples are shown below. Folder name

File name

\DCIM\***OLYMP\Pmdd****.jpg Folder No. Month (1 – C) File No. (100 – 999) (0001 – 9999) Day (01 – 31) • Month: Jan. – Sep. = 1 – 9, Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec. = C There are two settings from which you can choose: RESET or AUTO. Choose the one that is best for you when transferring images to a PC. File name settings RESET The file number and folder number are reset every time a new card is inserted in the camera. The folder number returns to No. 100 and the file number returns to No. 0001. This method is useful when grouping files on separate cards. AUTO Even if a new card is inserted, the folder number and file number are retained from the previous card, so the same file number is not used on different cards. This helps you to manage multiple cards. This method is useful when you want to manage all your files with sequential numbers.

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Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP FILE NAME RESET or AUTO, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu.

Arrow pad OK button

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PIXEL MAPPING

Note

• When the File No. reaches 9999, the file number returns to 0001 and the folder number changes. • When both the Folder and File No. reach their respective maximum number (999/9999), the number of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full. No more pictures can be taken. Replace the card with a new one.

PIXEL MAPPING The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function.

Mode dial

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In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP PIXEL MAPPING, and press d. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • START appears.

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Arrow pad

Press e.

OK button

• The BUSY bar is displayed during Pixel Mapping. When Pixel Mapping is finished, the screen returns to the mode menu. BUSY

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• If you accidentally turn the camera off during Pixel Mapping, start again from Step 1.

Measurement units The measurement unit can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. m ft

At long ranges, the camera measures in meters, and at shorts ranges in centimeters. At long ranges, the camera measures in feet, and at short ranges in inches.

Mode dial

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In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP m/ft m or ft, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu.

Arrow pad OK button

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VIDEO OUT – Video output selection You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. When playing back pictures while connected to a TV in a foreign country, be sure to set the VIDEO OUT setting accordingly. Select the video signal type before connecting the AV cable. If you select the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on the TV.

Mode dial

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In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP VIDEO OUT NTSC or PAL, and press e. g“How to use the menus” (P.33) • Press e again to exit the menu.

Arrow pad OK button

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TIPS TV video signal types & main regions Check the video signal type before connecting the camera. NTSC Japan, Taiwan, Korea, North America PAL European countries, China

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9 Print setting How to print pictures Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a print shop that supports DPOF. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras. You can print out pictures automatically, at home or in a print shop, by storing such data as which pictures you wish to print and the number of prints on a card. Pictures taken with print reservation can be printed using the following procedures. Printing using a DPOF-compatible print shop. You can print the pictures using the print reservation data. Printing using a DPOF-compatible printer. Printing is possible directly from a card containing print reservation data without using a PC. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. A PC card adapter may also be necessary.

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How to print pictures

TIPS Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per square inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change. This means that when you print an image with a higher resolution, the size of the printed picture will be smaller. Although you can print magnified images, picture quality will decrease. If you want to print large, high-quality pictures, set the record mode as high as possible when taking the pictures. g“Record mode” (P.95)

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• DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. • If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations. • If there is not enough space in the card memory, you may not be able to enter the reservation data. CARD FULL will be displayed. • You can make DPOF print reservations for up to 999 images per card. • Even if an image appears with the message “PICTURE ERROR”, it may be possible to make print reservations. In this case, the print reservation icon ( Select all. When the image file has been copied to the computer, you can view images by double-clicking the image files in the “Hard Disk” folder. The files will be opened in the default image viewer of the operating system. If you want to view the image a different size or process it, you will need to open the image with software that supports JPEG or TIFF images files, such as Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop or CAMEDIA Master software. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp blinks while the image is being copied. Never open the card cover on the camera, load or remove the batteries, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the lamp is blinking as the image files may be destroyed.

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Downloading images to your computer

Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the camera is not connected correctly, a malfunction occurs in the computer. • Date and time information of image files is not accurately displayed. • If the card cover of the camera is opened while connecting to the computer, the “untitled” icon does not disappear from the desktop. etc. When the computer has recognized the camera, the Apple Image Capture software dialog appears.

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From the “Download To” menu, select a destination folder.

The images are transferred from the camera to your computer. If you are operating Mac OS X and you want to download images using the same procedure as for Mac OS 9, select “File > Close” and exit the Apple Image Capture software. At this time, the camera is indicated as “unlabeled”.

Macintosh

To download all images, click “Download All”. To selectively download images, click “Download Some” and highlight the desired images.

If you use the Apple Image Capture software, images downloaded to your computer and transferred back to a card may not play back on the camera or may have other problems.

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Disconnecting the camera from your computer

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Macintosh

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Lamp

Card access lamp

Drag the “untitled” icon on the desktop to “Trash”.

Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. The green lamp lights on some models. If the lamp is no flashing, then the cable can be removed.

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Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.

Remove the USB cable from the camera.

Remove the USB cable from your computer.

Lamp

Downloading image files using other OS (For other OS users)

Users running other OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer. Windows 95 Windows NT Mac OS before OS 9 For an OS listed above, you can download images directly to your computer using an optional floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Does your computer have a USB interface? Is there a port marked on your computer? No

Yes

No

Connect the camera directly to your computer using the provided USB cable.

Yes

Is your OS one of the following? • Windows 98 • Windows 2000 • Windows Me • Windows XP • Mac OS 9/X

Use the optional USB reader/writer.* *Certain card readers may not be compatible with Mac OS X. Check the Olympus website for the most up-to-date compatibility information.

Does your computer have a built-in PC card slot?

Use the optional PC card adapter*.

No Yes

*Not supported by Windows NT4.0 or lower Consult your nearest Olympus representative.

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